Libration Point Orbits And Applications - Proceedings Of The Conference
Libration Point Orbits And Applications - Proceedings Of The Conference

Author: Gerard Gomez

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2003-05-07

Total Pages: 695

ISBN-13: 9814486043

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This book presents the state of the art in numerical and analytical techniques as well as future trends associated with mission design for libration point orbits. It contains papers explaining theoretical developments and their applications, including the accurate description of some actual libration point missions of ESA and NASA. The existing software in the field and some applications beyond the neighborhood of the Earth are also presented. Special emphasis is placed on the use of dynamical systems methodology in the libration-point-orbits mission design.

Libration Point Orbits and Applications
Libration Point Orbits and Applications

Author: G. G¢mez

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 9789812704849

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This work presents the state-of-the-art in numerical and analytical techniques as well as future trends associated with "mission design" for libration point orbits. It contains papers explaining theoretical developments and their applications, including the accurate description of some actual libration point missions of ESA and NASA. The existing software in the field and some applications beyond the neighbourhood of the Earth are also presented. Special emphasis is placed on the use of dynamical system methodology in the libration-point-orbits mission design.

Low Energy Flight: Orbital Dynamics and Mission Trajectory Design
Low Energy Flight: Orbital Dynamics and Mission Trajectory Design

Author: Jianping Yuan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-19

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 9811361304

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The book focuses on the orbital dynamics and mission trajectory (transfer or target trajectory) design of low-energy flight in the context of modern astrodynamics. It investigates various topics that either offer new methods for solving classical problems or address emerging problems that have yet to be studied, including low-thrust transfer trajectory design using the virtual gravity field method; transfer in the three-body system using invariant manifolds; formation flying under space-borne artificial magnetic fields; and the orbital dynamics of highly irregular asteroids. It also features an extensive study of the orbital dynamics in the vicinity of contact binary asteroids, including the 1:1 ground-track resonance, the equilibrium points and their stability, and the third-order analytical solution of orbital motion in the vicinity of the non-collinear equilibrium point. Given its breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable reference guide for all engineers and researchers interested in the potential applications of low-energy space missions.

Space Manifold Dynamics
Space Manifold Dynamics

Author: Ettore Perozzi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-07-23

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1441903488

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This book presents an overview of the outcomes resulting from applying the dynamical systems approach to space mission design, a topic referred to as "Space Manifold Dynamics" (SMD). It is a natural follow-on to the international workshop "Novel Spaceways for Scientific and Exploration Missions," which was held in October 2007 at the Telespazio Fucino Space Centre (Italy) under the auspices of the Space OPS Academy. The benefits and drawbacks of using the Lagrangian points and the associated trajectories for present and future space missions are discussed. The related methods and algorithms are also described in detail. Each topic is presented in articles that were written as far as possible to be self consistent; the use of introductory sections and of extended explanations is included in order to address the different communities potentially interested in SMD: space science, the aerospace industry, manned and unmanned exploration, celestial mechanics, and flight dynamics.

Interplanetary Mission Analysis and Design
Interplanetary Mission Analysis and Design

Author: Stephen Kemble

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-09-01

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 3540376453

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The present impetus to drive down the overall cost of space missions is leading to ever-increasing demands for more efficient design techniques over a wide range of interplanetary missions, and the methods now being utilised to do this are described in this timely and authoritative work.

Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering
Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering

Author: Giorgio Fasano

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-10-23

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1461444683

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This volume presents a selection of advanced case studies that address a substantial range of issues and challenges arising in space engineering. The contributing authors are well-recognized researchers and practitioners in space engineering and in applied optimization. The key mathematical modeling and numerical solution aspects of each application case study are presented in sufficient detail. Classic and more recent space engineering problems – including cargo accommodation and object placement, flight control of satellites, integrated design and trajectory optimization, interplanetary transfers with deep space manoeuvres, low energy transfers, magnetic cleanliness modeling, propulsion system design, sensor system placement, systems engineering, space traffic logistics, and trajectory optimization – are discussed. Novel points of view related to computational global optimization and optimal control, and to multidisciplinary design optimization are also given proper emphasis. A particular attention is paid also to scenarios expected in the context of future interplanetary explorations. Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering will benefit researchers and practitioners working on space engineering applications. Academics, graduate and post-graduate students in the fields of aerospace and other engineering, applied mathematics, operations research and optimal control will also find the book useful, since it discusses a range of advanced model development and solution techniques and tools in the context of real-world applications and new challenges.

Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design
Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design

Author: Jeffrey S. Parker

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-06-25

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1118855310

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Based on years of research conducted at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design provides high-level information to mission managers and detailed information to mission designers about low-energy transfers between Earth and the moon. The book answers high-level questions about the availability and performance of such transfers in any given month and year. Low-energy lunar transfers are compared with various other types of transfers, and placed within the context of historical missions. Using this book, designers may reconstruct any transfer described therein, as well as design similar transfers with particular design parameters. An Appendix, “Locating the Lagrange Points,” and a useful list of terms and constants completes this technical reference. Surveys thousands of possible trajectories that may be used to transfer spacecraft between Earth and the moon, including transfers to lunar libration orbits, low lunar orbits, and the lunar surface Provides information about the methods, models, and tools used to design low-energy lunar transfers Includes discussion about the variations of these transfers from one month to the next, and the important operational aspects of implementing a low-energy lunar transfer Additional discussions address navigation, station-keeping, and spacecraft systems issues

Music in the Role-Playing Game
Music in the Role-Playing Game

Author: William Gibbons

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1351253182

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Music in the Role-Playing Game: Heroes & Harmonies offers the first scholarly approach focusing on music in the broad class of video games known as role-playing games, or RPGs. Known for their narrative sophistication and long playtimes, RPGs have long been celebrated by players for the quality of their cinematic musical scores, which have taken on a life of their own, drawing large audiences to live orchestral performances. The chapters in this volume address the role of music in popular RPGs such as Final Fantasy and World of Warcraft, delving into how music interacts with the gaming environment to shape players’ perceptions and engagement. The contributors apply a range of methodologies to the study of music in this genre, exploring topics such as genre conventions around music, differences between music in Japanese and Western role-playing games, cultural representation, nostalgia, and how music can shape deeply personal game experiences. Music in the Role-Playing Game expands the growing field of studies of music in video games, detailing the considerable role that music plays in this modern storytelling medium, and breaking new ground in considering the role of genre. Combining deep analysis with accessible personal accounts of authors’ experiences as players, it will be of interest to students and scholars of music, gaming, and media studies.

Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Systems Engineering, ICSEng 2020
Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Systems Engineering, ICSEng 2020

Author: Henry Selvaraj

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-01-06

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 3030657965

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This book covers topics such as AeroSpace Systems, Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning and Analytics, Internet of Things, Applied Media Informatics and Technology, Adaptive Control Systems, Software Engineering and Cyber-Physical Systems. Research in the discipline of Systems Engineering is an important concept in the advancement of engineering and information sciences. Systems Engineering attempts to integrate many of the traditional engineering disciplines to solve large complex functioning engineering systems, dependent on components from all the disciplines. The research papers contained in these proceedings reflect the state of the art in Systems Engineering from all over the world and serve as vital references to researchers to follow. This book is a very good resource for graduate students, researchers and scholars who want to learn about the most recent development in the fields.

The ARTEMIS Mission
The ARTEMIS Mission

Author: Christopher Russell

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-18

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1461495547

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The ARTEMIS mission was initiated by skillfully moving the two outermost Earth-orbiting THEMIS spacecraft into lunar orbit to conduct unprecedented dual spacecraft observations of the lunar environment. ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon's Interaction with the Sun. Indeed, this volume discusses initial findings related to the Moon’s magnetic and plasma environments and the electrical conductivity of the lunar interior. This work is aimed at researchers and graduate students in both heliophysics and planetary physics. Originally published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 165/1-4, 2011.