Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics
Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics

Author: Gerald R. Hintz

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-01-11

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 3030965732

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Now in an updated second edition, this classroom-tested textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics designed to introduce readers to the basic dynamics of space flight. The book explains concepts and engineering tools a student or practicing engineer can apply to mission design and navigation of space missions. Through highlighting basic, analytic, and computer-based methods for designing interplanetary and orbital trajectories, the text provides excellent insight into astronautical techniques and tools. The second edition includes new material on the observational basics of orbit determination, information about precision calculations for data used inflight, such as Mars 2020 with the Ingenuity Helicopter, and improvements in mission design procedures, including the automated design of gravity-assist trajectories. Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Techniques and Tools for Space Missions is ideal for students in astronautical or aerospace engineering and related fields, as well as engineers and researchers in space industrial and governmental research and development facilities, as well as researchers in astronautics.

Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications
Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications

Author: D.A. Vallado

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2001-06-30

Total Pages: 1002

ISBN-13: 9780792369035

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Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications is rapidly becoming the standard astrodynamics reference for those involved in the business of spaceflight. What sets this book apart is that nearly all of the theoretical mathematics is followed by discussions of practical applications implemented in tested software routines. For example, the book includes a compendium of algorithms that allow students and professionals to determine orbits with high precision using a PC. Without a doubt, when an astrodynamics problem arises in the future, it will become standard practice for engineers to keep this volume close at hand and `look it up in Vallado'. While the first edition was an exceptionally useful and popular book throughout the community, there are a number of reasons why the second edition will be even more so. There are many reworked examples and derivations. Newly introduced topics include ground illumination calculations, Moon rise and set, and a listing of relevant Internet sites. There is an improved and expanded discussion of coordinate systems, orbit determination, and differential correction. Perhaps most important is that all of the software routines described in the book are now available for free in FORTRAN, PASCAL, and C. This makes the second edition an even more valuable text and superb reference.

Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Volume 150
Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Volume 150

Author: American Astonautical Society Contributors

Publisher: Univelt Incorporated

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0877036055

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Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Series Volume 150 is a collection of scientific papers that were presented at the American Astronautical Society/American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Astrodynamics Conference held August 11-15, 2013, in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Astrodynamics, Space Missions, and Chaos
Astrodynamics, Space Missions, and Chaos

Author: Edward Belbruno

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13:

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The subject of astrodynamics is of particular interest at this critical juncture for space projects in the wake of the Columbia disaster. This volume, based on a conference sponsored by NASA and Princeton University, comprises papers on the applications of chaos and dynamical systems (including considerations of asteroid pairs, near-Earth objects, and asteroidal dust); formation flying; optimization, guidance, and control systems; mission design; orbit dynamics; and propulsion, including material on NASA's major intiative, Project Prometheus. The volume is also of value to mathematicians for its discussion of chaos-related issues; to astronomers, astrodynamicists, and planetary geologists for its blueprint for the methodology of future space exploration; and to engineers for its discussion of innovations in space propulsion systems. It is also a must-read for commercial, economic, and military policymakers.

Interplanetary Astrodynamics
Interplanetary Astrodynamics

Author: David B. Spencer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-04-28

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 1000859746

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Explores the history and significance of interplanetary space missions. Features detailed explanations and mathematical methods for trajectory optimization. Includes detailed explanations and mathematical methods for mission analysis for interplanetary missions. Covers the introduction, mathematical methods, and applications of the N-body problem (N>2). Discusses navigation and targeting for interplanetary mission.