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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Rainey, Larry B.

Space modeling and simulation: roles and applications throughout the system lifecycle / Larry B. Rainey.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Astronautics-Systems engineering-Data processing. 2. Space vehicles-Computer aided design. 3. Astronautics-Computer simulation. I. Title.

TL870.R35 2004

629.47 ?01 ?13-dc22

2004011398

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Acknowledgments

This book was sponsored by the U. S. Air Force Academy Space Mission Analysis and Design Program, with support from program offices at the Air...