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Title:
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Basic calculus of planetary orbits and interplanetary flight : the missions of the Voyagers, Cassini and Juno
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Authors:
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Alexander J. Hahn, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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Cham : Springer, 2020
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-3-030-24867-3
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Format:
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xiv, 375 p. / col. ill / 30 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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TL1075
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Subjects:
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Calculus
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Planets--Orbits--Mathematics
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Space vehicles--Orbits--Mathematics
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Description:
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Intended for a one- or two-semester course, this text applies basic, one-variable calculus to analyze the motion both of planets in their orbits as well as interplanetary spacecraft in their trajectories. The remarkable spacecraft missions to the inner and outermost reaches of our solar system have been one of the greatest success stories of modern human history. Much of the underlying mathematical story is presented alongside the astonishing images and extensive data that NASA's Voyager, NEAR-Shoemaker, Cassini, and Juno missions have sent back to us. The discussions begin with the rich history of humanity's efforts to understand the universe from the Greeks, to Newton and the Scientific Revolution, to Hubble and galaxies, to NASA and the space missions. The calculus of polar functions that plays a central mathematical role is presented in a self-contained way in complete detail. Each of the six chapters is followed by an extensive problem set that deals with and also expands on the concerns of the chapter. The instructor has the flexibility to engage them with greater or lesser intensity.
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Format :
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In print
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