Essential Spaceflight Dynamics and Magnetospherics (Space Technology Library) [Hardcover]

V. Rauschenbakh (Author), M. Y. Ovchinnikov (Author), Susan M.P. McKenna-Lawlor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2002 | ISBN-10: 140201063X | ISBN-13: 978-1402010637 | Edition: 1

Essential Spaceflight Dynamics and Magnetospherics describes, in the first instance, some of the key aspects of celestial mechanics and spaceflight dynamics. It begins with classical two and three body problems illustrative of the aesthetic aspects of applying analytical methods of investigation to celestial mechanics. Then, osculating orbital elements are introduced as well as analysis techniques sufficient to evaluate the influence of various disturbing forces on spacecraft. Next a theory of manoeuvres is outlined and the methodology of making interplanetary trajectory corrections. Ideas involving various approaches to orbital element determinations using measured data are also considered. The forces applied to a spacecraft can result in the development of torques that influence attitude motion and the effects of the most important of these are described in terms of equilibrium positions, periodic motions, steady-state and transient motions. Also considered is the problem of attitude control of a spacecraft using active and/or passive methods of orientation and stabilization. In addition, a more advanced treatment of the development of attitude control systems is provided.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 420 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140201063X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402010637
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,304,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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