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Zusatztext "This is the first book I've seen that presents such a rounded and complete overview of the field."-Books-on-Line Informationen zum Autor Osiander, Robert; Darrin, M. Ann Garrison; Champion, John L. Klappentext This text discusses the applications! challenges! future! and limitations of MEMS for aerospace and aeronautical applications. It begins with an overview of the capabilities of MEMS! the systems that can be generated! and some fundamentals on material properties and physical phenomena on the small scale. A discussion of the varied applications in aerospace follows! including micro-machined or MEMS-based spacecraft propulsion! MEMS turbines! Sterling engines! and louvers for power and thermal control! and MEMS flaps! jets! or bubbles for control of an air foil. The editors conclude with a review of reliability concerns! stressing such limiting risks as friction! fatigue! and electrostatic stiction. Zusammenfassung Offers an overview of MEMS development and provides demonstrations of examples of MEMS in space. This work explores factors common to the various described systems, such as MEMS packaging, handling and contamination control, material selection for specific applications, reliability practices for design and application, and assurance practices. Inhaltsverzeichnis Overview of Microelectromechanical Systems and Microstructures in Aerospace Applications. Vision for Micro Technology Space Missions. Fabrication Technologies for Micro Technologies. Impact of Space Environmental Factors on Micro-Technologies. Space Radiation Effects and Microelectromechanical Systems. Micro Technologies for Space Systems. Micro Technologies for Science Instrumentation Applications. Microelectromechanical Systems for Spacecraft Communications. Microsystems in Spacecraft Thermal Control. Microsystems in Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control. Micro Propulsion Technologies. MEMS Packaging for Space Applications. Handling and Contamination Control Considerations for Critical Space Applications. Material Selection for Applications of MEMS. Reliability Practices for Design and Application of Space Based MEMS. Assurance Practices for Micro Electro Mechanical Systems and Microstructures in Aerospace. Index....
