Mastering Rocket Telemetry: Books for Electronic Design and Data Transmission

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The discussion centers on recommended literature for mastering rocket telemetry, specifically focusing on electronic design and data transmission. Key texts include "Fundamentals of Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control" by F. Landis Markley and J.L. Crassidis for theoretical insights, and "Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications" (2nd Edition) by B. Sklar for foundational knowledge in communications techniques. Additionally, "A Concise Introduction to Data Compression" by D. Salomon is suggested for understanding data compression methods. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between communications theory and circuit design, recommending resources like the ARRL Handbook for practical circuit construction.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of spacecraft attitude determination and control principles
  • Familiarity with digital communications concepts
  • Knowledge of data compression techniques
  • Basic skills in electronic circuit design
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications" by B. Sklar
  • Study "A Concise Introduction to Data Compression" by D. Salomon
  • Explore the ARRL Handbook for practical circuit design
  • Research advanced topics in error correction techniques
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Engineers, aerospace professionals, and students involved in spacecraft design, electronic component development, and data transmission optimization will benefit from this discussion.

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I picked up the book Fundamentals of Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control (F Landis Markley and J.L Crassidis), but this is quite a theoretical reference and I'm also trying to research the design of the electronic components and measuring devices and also how to write the software for compressing and transmitting the collected data back to Earth. On google I have found a few books that look promising*, but this is well out of my zone of familiarity so I do not know which are to be recommended:

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B Sklar. Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications (2nd Edition). Prentice Hall, 2001. ISBN: 0130847887.
D Salomon. "A concise introduction to data compression". Springer Science & Business Media, 2007.
 
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Sklar is the classic undergrad text on modern communications techniques. Start there and move to more advanced treatments focusing specifically on compression and error correction later, if needed.
 
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Note that comms theory and circuit design/construction are different fields. For the latter, I suggest books on ham radio like the ARRL Handbook.
 
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