Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Techniques and Tools for Space Missions

✍ Scribed by Gerald R. Hintz (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 399
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 their knowledge to mission design and navigation of space missions. Through highlighting basic, analytic and computer-based methods for designing interplanetary and orbital trajectories, this text provides excellent insight into astronautical techniques and tools. This book is ideal for graduate students in Astronautical or Aerospace Engineering and related fields of study, researchers in space industrial and governmental research and development facilities, as well as researchers in astronautics.

This book also:

· Illustrates all key concepts with examples

· Includes exercises for each chapter

· Explains concepts and engineering tools a student or experienced engineer can apply to mission design and navigation of space missions

· Covers fundamental principles to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Fundamentals of Astrodynamics....Pages 1-21
Keplerian Motion....Pages 23-57
Orbital Maneuvers....Pages 59-126
Techniques of Astrodynamics....Pages 127-199
Non-Keplerian Motion....Pages 201-222
Spacecraft Rendezvous....Pages 223-241
Navigation and Mission Design Techniques and Tools....Pages 243-324
Further Study....Pages 325-335
Back Matter....Pages 337-386

✦ Subjects

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Mechanical Engineering