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Applied nonsingular astrodynamics

Jean Albert Kechichian, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2018

This essential book describes the mathematical formulations and subsequent computer simulations required to accurately project the trajectory of spacecraft and rockets in space, using the formalism of optimal control for minimum-time transfer in[...]

Applied orbit perturbation and maintenance

Chia-Chun Chao ; Felix R. Hoots, Author | [S.l.] : The Aerospace Press | 2018

Navigation and guidance of orbital transfer vehicle

Xuefeng Li, Author ; Chaobing Li, Author | Singapore : Springer | Navigation: Science and Technology | 2018

This book uses the entire flying process, starting from ground launching of the orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) to injecting payload into earth synchronous orbit, as an example for real-world engineering practices. It discusses in detail the ana[...]

Planetary spacecraft navigation

James Miller, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This textbook introduces the theories and practical procedures used in planetary spacecraft navigation. Written by a former member of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) navigation team, it delves into the mathematics behind modern digital na[...]

Practical astrodynamics : Volume 1

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2018

It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary traj[...]

Practical astrodynamics : Volume 2

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2018

It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary traj[...]

Space flight dynamics

Craig A. Kluever, Author | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley | 2018

This concise yet comprehensive book on space flight dynamics addresses all phases of a space mission: getting to space (launch trajectories), satellite motion in space (orbital motion, orbit transfers, attitude dynamics), and returning from spac[...]

Lunar and Interplanetary Trajectories

Robin Biesbroek, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2016

This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes m[...]

Lunar and interplanetary trajectories

Robin Biesbroek, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2016

This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes ma[...]

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Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics : techniques and tools for space missions /

Gerald R. Hintz, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight. The engineers and graduate students who read this class-tested text will be able to apply t[...]

Analytical mechanics of space systems

Hanspeter Schaub, Author ; John L. Junkins, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2014

Fundamentals of aerospace navigation and guidance

Pierre T. Kabamba, Author ; Anouck Girard, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2014

"This text covers fundamentals used in the navigation and guidance of modern aerospace vehicles, in both atmospheric and space flight. It can be used as a textbook supporting a graduate level course on aerospace navigation and guidance, a guide [...]

Gravity : Newtonian, post-Newtonian, relativistic /

Eric Poisson, Author ; Clifford M. Will, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2014

"This textbook explores approximate solutions to general relativity and their consequences. It offers a unique presentation of Einstein's theory by developing powerful methods that can be applied to astrophysical systems. Beginning with a unique[...]

Low-energy lunar trajectory design

Jeffrey S. Parker, Author ; Rodney L. Anderson, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Deep-space communications and navigation series | 2014

Orbital mechanics for engineering students

Howard D. Curtis, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Elsevier aerospace engineering series | 2014

Written by Howard Curtis, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle University, this is a crucial text for students of aerospace engineering. Now in its 3rd edition, the book has been brought up-to-date with new topics, key terms, homew[...]

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Orbital mechanics for engineering students

Howard D. Curtis, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Elsevier aerospace engineering series | 2014

Written by Howard Curtis, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle University, this is a crucial text for students of aerospace engineering. Now in its 3rd edition, the book has been brought up-to-date with new topics, key terms, homew[...]

Chaos in attitude dynamics of spacecraft

Yanzhu Liu, Author ; Liqun Chen, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

Geostationary and polar-orbiting weather satellites : background and assessments

Judd Kamisch, Editor ; Simon F. Jenkins, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology | 2013

Orbits : 2nd order singularity-free solutions /

Guochang Xu, Author ; Jia Xu, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

The development of the orbits theory lags behind the development of satellite technology. This book provides, for the first time in the history of human satellite development, the complete third order solution of the orbits under all possible di[...]

Spacecraft dynamics and control : an introduction /

Christopher Damaren, Author ; James R. Forbes, Author ; Anton H. J. De Ruiter, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

This work provides the basics of spacecraft orbital dynamics plus attitude dynamics and control, using vectrix notation. The book presents the fundamentals of classical control in the context of spacecraft attitude control.

Spacecraft dynamics and control : an introduction /

Christopher Damaren, Author ; James R. Forbes, Author ; Anton H. J. De Ruiter, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

This work provides the basics of spacecraft orbital dynamics plus attitude dynamics and control, using vectrix notation. The book presents the fundamentals of classical control in the context of spacecraft attitude control

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Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets

Ashish Tewari, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2011

"Advanced Control of Aircraft, Missiles and Spacecraft introduces the reader to the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise and mathematically rigorous style. It present[...]

General relativity without calculus : a concise introduction to the geometry of relativity

José Natario, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Undergraduate lecture notes in physics | 2011

Navigation in Space by X-ray Pulsars

Amir Abbas Emadzadeh, Author ; Jason Lee Speyer, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

Orbital mechanics and formation flying : a digital control perspective

Pedro A. Capo-Lugo, Author ; Peter M. Bainum, Author | Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing | Woodhead Publishing in mechanical engineering | 2011

Aimed at students, faculty and professionals in the aerospace field, this book provides practical information on the development, analysis, and control of a single and/or multiple spacecraft in space. This book is divided into two major sections[...]

Orbital motion in strongly perturbed environments : applications to asteroid, comet and planetary satellite orbiters /

Daniel J. Scheeres, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2011

The Apollo guidance computer : architecture and operation

Frank O'Brien | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2010

The book describes the Apollo guidance computer's architecture, executive software, and the programs used by the astronauts.

Dynamics of tethered space systems

A. P. Alpatov ; et al. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Advances in engineering | 2010

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Dynamics of tethered space systems

A. P. Alpatov ; et al. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Advances in engineering | 2010

Relativity, gravitation and cosmology

Robert J. Lambourne, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2010

Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this self-contained textbook covers the key ideas of special and general relativity and their applications. In full colour, it contains numerous worked examples and exercises with solutions. Key points and equa[...]