空间科学是以航天器为主要工作平台,研究行星地球、日地空间、太阳系乃至整个宇宙,回答太阳系乃至整个宇宙的形成与演化、生命的起源与进化、物质结构等重大科学问题的交叉性、综合性新兴科学领域。《空间科学概论= Introduction to Space Science:英文》从人类利用航天器探索和进入空间的历史开始,介绍空间科学各分支领域研究的重大科学前沿问题、开展空间科学研究必备的基础技术知识、航天器研制过程的基础管理知识,同时论述了空间科学领域国际合作的必要性,并对中国空间科学的未来发展规划进行了阐述。
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ContentsForeword iPreface iiiChapter 1 Reasons to Conduct Research in Space 11.1 Introduction 11.2 To Explore the Unknown Space Environment 21.3 To Break Free from the Barrier of Atmosphere to Electromagnetic Wave 31.4 To Utilize the Orbital Altitude Resources 31.5 To Unveil the Mystery of the Earth’s Gravitational Field 41.6 To Make Full Use of Other Aspects of Space Environments 51.7 Definition of Space Science 5References 7Chapter 2 History of Human Space Exploration 82.1 Introduction 82.2 History of Space Exploration 92.3 Technology Advancement of Ground-based Observations Since Galileo 122.4 A Brief History of Human’s Access to Space 162.5 Recent Technology Progress of Space Exploration 212.5.1 Rocketry 212.5.2 Satellite and Spacecraft 232.5.3 TT&C and Communication 242.5.4 Launch and Recovery 25References 26Chapter 3 Major Frontier Issues in Space Science (Ⅰ) 273.1 Introduction 273.2 Origin of the Universe and Its Evolution 283.2.1 Time Dimension 28 3.2.2 Spatial Dimension 303.2.3 Questions of Great Significance 313.3 Impact of Solar Activities on Human Beings 373.3.1 Solar Activity 373.3.2 Interplanetary Space Weather 373.3.3 Magnetosphere of the Earth 383.3.4 Earth’s Ionosphere 403.3.5 Middle and Upper Atmosphere 413.3.6 Questions of Great Significance 42References 44Chapter 4 Major Frontiers Issues in Space Science (Ⅱ) 454.1 Introduction 454.2 Earth System and Its Future Changes 454.2.1 Spheres and Cycles of the Earth 454.2.2 Questions of Great Significance 524.3 Microgravity Science and Space Life Sciences 534.3.1 How to Simulate Microgravity Environment 534.3.2 What Changes Under Microgravity? 574.3.3 Biological Radiation Effect 584.3.4 Fundamental Physics Experiment 584.3.5 Questions of Great Significance 59References 60Chapter 5 Space Systems Engineering and Its Systems 615.1 Introduction 615.2 Space Systems Engineering 615.2.1 Complexity 625.2.2 High Risk 635.2.3 High Cost 645.2.4 Sensitiveness to Political and Social Benefits 655.3 System Components of Space Systems Engineering 665.3.1 Satellite / Spacecraft System 675.3.2 Launch Vehicle System 675.3.3 Launch Site System 685.3.4 TT&C System 725.3.5 Ground Application System 73 Reference 74Chapter 6 Technical Fundamentals (Ⅰ): Orbit, Attitude, and TT&C 756.1 Introduction 756.2 Basic Concepts About Space and Time 756.2.1 About Position 766.2.2 About Time 786.3 Fundamentals of Spacecraft Orbit Dynamics 796.3.1 Johannes Kepler’s Three Major Laws of Planetary Motion 796.3.2 Spacecraft Orbit Dynamics 806.3.3 Examples of Commonly-Used Orbits 826.3.4 Orbit Maneuver and Limited Thrust 856.4 Fundamentals of Satellite Altitude Dynamics 876.4.1 Commonly-Used Altitude Stabilization Methods 876.4.2 Satellite Attitudes Description 886.4.3 Satellite Attitude Control 896.5 TT&C 906.5.1 Responsibilities of the TT&C System 906.5.2 Technical Systems of the TT&C System 916.5.3 Chinese TT&C Network 916.5.4 Satellite Tracking and Methods of Orbit Measurement and Determination 92References 93Chapter 7 Technical Fundamentals (Ⅱ): Scientific Payloads and Its Application Environment 947.1 Introduction 947.2 Space Science and Science Payloads 957.2.1 Electrostatic Field, Magnetostatic Field, and Low-frequency Electromagnetic Wave Detectors 967.2.2 Low-frequency Radio Sensor 977.2.3 Microwave Remote Sensor 987.2.4 Millimeter-wave and Submillimeter-wave Remote Sensor 997.2.5 Terahertz Remote Sensor 997.2.6 Infrared Remote Sensor 1007.2.7 Visible Light Remote Sensor 1017.2.8 Ultraviolet Remote Sensor 1027.2.9 X-ray Remote Sensor 1027.2.10 Gamma-ray Detectors 1037.2.11 Electron and Particle Detectors 1047.2.12 Utility Equipment 1047.3 Satellite’s Environmental Requirements for the Science Payloads 1057.3.1 Mechanical Environment Requirements 1057.3.2 Thermal Environment Requirements 1077.3.3 Power Usage Requirements 1087.3.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility Environment Requirements 1087.3.5 Control and Information Usage Requirements 1107.3.6 Radiation Environment Requirements 110References 111Chapter 8 Technical Fundamentals (Ⅲ): Mission Planning and Operations 1128.1 Introduction 1128.2 Application System of Space Science Missions 1138.2.1 Six Systems of Space Science Missions 1138.2.2 Science Application System 1138.2.3 Ground Support System 1148.2.4 System Development Procedure 1148.3 Planning of Space Science Missions 1158.3.1 Analysis of the Requirements for Detection and Experiment 1158.3.2 Spacecraft Conditions and Resource Constraints 1188.3.3 Compiling and Execution of Mission Plans 1218.4