MEMS and Microstructures in aerospace applications /

The contributors to this text discuss the applications, challenges, future, and limitations of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for aerospace and aeronautical applications.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Osiander, Robert
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Other Authors:	Champion, John, Darrin, M. Ann Garrison
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2006.
Subjects:	Aeronautical instruments. Aerospace engineering > Equipment and supplies. Microelectromechanical systems. Aéronautique > Instruments. Microsystèmes électromécaniques. TRANSPORTATION > Aviation > General. Aeronautical instruments Microelectromechanical systems Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Overview of Microelectromechanical Systems and Microstructures in Aerospace Applications
chapter 2 Vision for Microtechnology Space Missions
chapter 3 MEMS Fabrication
chapter 4 Impact of Space Environmental Factors on Microtechnologies
chapter 5 Space Radiation Effects and Microelectromechanical Systems
chapter 6 Microtechnologies for Space Systems
chapter 7 Microtechnologies for Science Instrumentation Applications
chapter 8 Microelectromechanical Systems for Spacecraft Communications
chapter 9 Microsystems in Spacecraft Thermal Control
chapter 10 Microsystems in Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control
chapter 11 Micropropulsion Technologies
chapter 12 MEMS Packaging for Space Applications
chapter 13 Handling and Contamination Control Considerations for Critical Space Applications
chapter 14 Material Selection for Applications of MEMS
chapter 15 Reliability Practices for Design and Application of Space-Based MEMS
chapter 16 Assurance Practices for Microelectromechanical Systems and Microstructures in Aerospace.