Space Transport and Engineering Methods

__NOTOC__ {{DISPLAYTITLE:Better Worlds II:}} Space Systems Engineering Fundamentals, Technologies, and Projects for the 21st Century From the Introduction:  This is the second volume of a two-volume set about building a better life for ourselves, our community, and the world. Building is meant in both the literal sense of construction and production, and in the social sense of how people work together to reach our goals. The core ideas behind our approach can be summarized as follows: Resources and energy are abundant on Earth and in space. With enough knowledge and tools they can be used to build a better life. With planning this can be sustainable with minimal side effects. Cooperation makes it affordable. Exponential self-improvement makes it scalable. Smart tools can do most of the work and make it easier.   Volume I on Seed Factories and Self-Improving Systems covered the basics of those topics, including their history, elements of design, and a design process. It then presents several examples of such designs for use on Earth. This volume explores the very different conditions and locations in space, the transport and engineering technologies used for space, then additional projects and programs that can apply the seed factory and self-improvement approach. "5" Georgia Table of Contents   Space Transport and Engineering Methods thumb|right|600x327px|International Space Station view on 19 July 2011 from Space Shuttle Atlantis. When docked, they were the largest habitable assembly in space by mass. Introduction   Part 1: Science and Engineering Fundamentals   Chapter 1 - Basic Sciences - Physics: Units, Motion, Forces page 2: Energy, Mechanics, Thermodynamics page 3: Astronomy, Planetary Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences Chapter 2 - Orbital Mechanics - Orbits, Velocity Map, Powered Flight, Mass Ratio, Staging Chapter 3 - Propulsive Forces - Reaction from Expelled Material, External Interaction Chapter 4 - Energy Sources - Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical, Beam, Nuclear, Matter Conversion Chapter 5 - Systems Engineering - In General, Life Cycle, Requirements page 2: Functional Analysis, Allocation, Modeling, Optimization and Trade Studies, Synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure, Elements by Type Chapter 6 - Engineering Tools - Data, Computer Hardware, Computer Software Chapter 7 - Engineering Specialties - Aerospace, Other Specialties Chapter 8 - Organization and Economics - Organization, Funding, Financial Analysis Chapter 9 - Existing Programs - Government page 2: Government (cont.), Commercial, Not-for-Profit Chapter 10 - Future Projects - Transport, Exploration, Mining, Industrial Capacity, Manufactured Items, Energy, Engineered Environments, Communication, Entertainment   Part 2: Transport Technologies   Chapter 11 - Structural Methods - Static, Dynamic Chapter 12 - Guns and Accelerators - Mechanical, Artillery page 2: Light Gas, Electric Chapter 13 - Combustion Engines - Air Breathing, Internally Fueled (Rockets) Chapter 14 - Thermal Engines - Electro-thermal, Photo-thermal, Nuclear-thermal Chapter 15 - Bulk Matter Engines - Rotary, Coilgun, Railgun Chapter 16 - Ion and Plasma Engines - Ion, Arcjet, Plasma Chapter 17 - High Energy Particle Engines - Particle Rockets, External Particle Interaction Chapter 18 - Photon Engines - Photon Sails, Photon Rockets, Photon Gun Chapter 19 - External Force Methods - Magnetic, Gravity, Aerodynamic, Mechanical Chapter 20 - Theoretical Methods - not currently supported by established physics Chapter 21 - Comparisons Among Methods - Performance, Status, Cost Part 3: Engineering Technologies   Chapter 22 - Design Factors - Technology, Availability, Physical, Integration, Human, Environment Chapter 23 - Subsystem Design Chapter 24 - Resources - Exploration Methods page 2 - Resource Exploration - Resource Inventory Chapter 25 - Resource Extraction - Mining: Solid, Atmospheres, Liquids, Gas Giants, Particulates, Stars | Energy: Solar, Fission, Fusion, Orbital Chapter 26 - Processing and Fabrication - Production Control, Handling and Storage, Materials Processing, Parts Production Chapter 27 Assembly and Construction - Assembly, Construction, Outfitting Chapter 28 - Verification and Test Chapter 29 - Operation and Maintenance - Operations Concepts, Tasks, Maintenance Concepts, Tasks Chapter 30 - Recycling Methods - Waste Recycling, Closed Loop Life Support Part 4: Projects and Programs   Chapter 31 - Program Overview - Goals, Summary, Structure Chapter 32 - Phase 0: Research & Development - Planning, Process, Sub-Phases & Tasks Chapter 33 - Phases 1 to 3 For Earth - Locations: Starter, Network, Distributed, Industrial, Difficult, Extreme Chapter 34 - Phase 2B: Industrial Locations for Space - Survey, Drivers, Concept, Details page 2 - Hypervelocity Launcher Chapter 35 - Phase 4A: Low Orbit Development - Features, Projects page 2: - Orbital Assembly Chapter 36 - Phase 4B: High Orbit Development - Features, Industries, Drivers, Projects, Integration, Details Chapter 37 - Phase 4C: Inner Interplanetary Development - System Concept, High Orbit Skyhook, Inclination Station, Transfer Habitats Chapter 38 - Orbital Mining - Rationale, Mining Steps page 2 - Ore Types, Example Missions, Design Chapter 39 - Processing Factory - Outputs, Process Research and Development, Factory Design Chapter 40 - Spaceport Network - Concept, Applications, Design Parameters, Design Components, Design Issues Chapter 41 - Phases 4D-F: - Main Belt & Trojan, Outer Interplanetary, Scattered, Hills, & Oort Chapter 42 - Phase 5A: Lunar Development - Features, Industry Survey, Drivers, Projects page 2 - Projects (cont.) Chapter 43 - Phase 5B: Mars Development - Near Term: Phobos and Deimos, Mars Skyhooks, Mars Surface Systems, Long Term Development: Magnetosphere, Greenhouses, Full Atmosphere Chapter 44 - Phases 5C-E - Venus & Mercury, Jupiter System, Outer Gas Giants Chapter 45 - Phase 6: Interstellar Development - Nearby Interstellar, Nearby Exostellar, Farther Interstellar Part 5: Design Studies   Study 1 - Conceptual Design for Human Expansion - Goals and Benefits page 2: - Conceptual Design Approach page 3: - Requirements Analysis page 4: - Evaluation Criteria page 5: - Functional Analysis Study 2 - Environment Ranges Study 3 - Open Source Space Program References and Sources   Appendix 1: Fictional Methods Appendix 2: Reference Data   The "Create a collection" function on the left sidebar is disabled. You can download a compiled book from Google Drive as of 21 Sep 2018, or use the "Download as PDF" and "Printable version" functions for the most current individual pages. 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