This book provides the definitive blueprint for designing and understanding the resilient, autonomous hardware capable of surviving the harshest environments in the universe.
As we venture into deep space beyond low-Earth orbit, space missions depend entirely on space electronics technology. The technological constraints of traditional electronics prevent proper adaptation to deep space requirements for extreme radiation conditions, wide temperature variations, long operational times without maintenance support, and delayed communication pathways. There is a growing need for next-generation space electronics to be robust and radiation-hardened while performing energy-efficient intelligent operations as highly autonomous systems. This book presents innovative space electronics that drive modern deep space expedition practices. It examines deep space electronics by discussing their radiation-resistant elements, intelligent systems, and quantum data exchange, together with next-level propulsion systems. Focusing on filling the need for advanced electronics that provide efficiency and resilience in deep space exploration, the book provides a solution for understanding the quickly changing realm of space electronics technology. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, this book provides operational knowledge about modern technologies to help readers construct dependable systems that support deep space investigation.
N. Sathish, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, India. He has published extensively in journals and international conferences and authored several book chapters. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, underwater communication, flying ad-hoc networks, embedded intelligence, artificial intelligence-enabled networking, and optimization techniques.
Prasanth Aruchamy, PhD is an Assistant Dean of Research and an Associate Professor at the Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala Research and Development Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. He has published 15 books and more than 45 research articles in international journals and conference proceedings, and holds ten patents at both the national and international levels. His research interests include the Internet of Things, machine learning, wireless sensor networks, medical image processing, and computer networks.
Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj, PhD is a Professor at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India. He has authored and edited more than 120 books on advanced technologies and more than 250 research articles in international journals and conferences, and holds 27 patents. His research interests include applied AI, cyber-physical systems, and wireless sensor networks.
Nithya Rekha, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Computer and Information Sciences at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is the author of more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds six patents. Her research interests include mobile computing, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, deep learning, machine learning, and wireless networks.
Karthik Palani, PhD has more than 18 years of teaching experience in various engineering colleges. He has presented and published more than 50 articles in various international conferences, and holds four patents. His research interests include mobile communication, underwater communication, underwater sensor networks, image processing, and machine learning.
