Background
Brown, Charles Durward was born on July 23, 1930 in Santa Fe. Son of Charles Edward and Lila Mae (Turk) Brown.
(The 2nd edition of "Spacecraft Mission Design" takes a sh...)
The 2nd edition of "Spacecraft Mission Design" takes a short route to practical understanding of mission design. It focuses on the most general and most practical tools needed for the early spacecraft design studies, including the principles of two-body motion, definition of orbits, orbital manoeuvres and central body observation. The use of elementary mathematics makes this concise book ideal for college upperclassmen, graduates and practising engineers or managers. There are enough worked examples that one can be self-taught. This 2nd edition includes astronomical reference material, sections on constellations, lunar trajectories, and cycler orbits. PLEASE NOTE: The ORBWIN supporting software referenced in this title is out of date and no longer compatible with current computer systems. An update is not available at this time.
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(This text is drawn from the author's years of experience ...)
This text is drawn from the author's years of experience in spacecraft design culminating in his leadership of the Magellan Venus orbiter spacecraft design from concept through launch. The work also benefits from his years of teaching spacecraft design at Colorado University and for AIAA as a home study short course. The work presents a broad view of the complete spacecraft. The objective is to explain the thought and analysis that goes into the creation of a spacecraft with simplicity and with enough worked examples so that the reader can be self-taught if necessary.
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Brown, Charles Durward was born on July 23, 1930 in Santa Fe. Son of Charles Edward and Lila Mae (Turk) Brown.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Oklahoma, 1952. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 1961.
With Martin Marietta, Denver, 1958-1990. Worked on Mariner '71, Viking Orbiter, 1971-1977. Manager Magellan program Martin Marietta, Denver, to 1990.
Retired, 1990
Lecturer in spacecraft design, Colorado University, Boulder, 1981-1991.
(This text is drawn from the author's years of experience ...)
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Member Tau Beta Pi.
Married Lawana Jane VanDall, April 13, 1952. Children: John, Lawana, Kelsey.