Orbital and Celestial Mechanics (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics) [Hardcover]

J. Vinti (Author), G. Der (Author), A. Bonavito (Author), Nino L. Bonavito (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 1563472562 | ISBN-13: 978-1563472565

"Orbital and Celestial Mechanics" affords engineering students, professors and researchers alike an opportunity to cultivate the mathematical techniques necessary for this discipline - as well as physics and trajectory mechanics - using the familiar and universal concepts of classical physics. For nonspecialists and students unfamiliar with some of the underlying maths principles, the Vinti Spheroidal Method demonstrates computer routines for accurately calculating satellite orbit and ballistic trajectory. More than 20 years ago, Dr. Vinti's revolutionary method was used aboard a ballistic missile targeting programme with great success. His work continues to enable both students and professionals to predict position and velocity vectors for satellites and ballistic missiles almost as accurately as numerical integration. Now the best Vinti algorithms and companion computer source codes are available.

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About the Author

Dr. Vinti received both his B.S. degree in mathematics (1927) and D.Sc. degree in physics (1932) from MIT. While researching at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, he joined the National Bureau of Standards in 1957. One of his most noteworthy papers, ""The Calculation of the Continuous Absorption Spectrum of Helium,"" is referenced in the Encyclopedia of Physics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 409 pages
• Publisher: AIAA (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563472562
• ISBN-13: 978-1563472565
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,255,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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