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Author : J. M. A. Danby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Celestial Mechanics written by J. M. A. Danby and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Fitzpatrick
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107023815
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics written by Richard Fitzpatrick and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, concise introduction to all the major features of solar system dynamics, ideal for a first course.
Author : Victor G. Szebehely
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527617795
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)
Download or read book Adventures in Celestial Mechanics written by Victor G. Szebehely and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-07-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating introduction to the basic principles of orbital mechanics It has been three hundred years since Isaac Newton first formulated laws to explain the orbits of the Moon and the planets of our solar system. In so doing he laid the groundwork for modern science's understanding of the workings of the cosmos and helped pave the way to the age of space exploration. Adventures in Celestial Mechanics offers students an enjoyable way to become acquainted with the basic principles involved in the motions of natural and human-made bodies in space. Packed with examples in which these principles are applied to everything from a falling stone to the Sun, from space probes to galaxies, this updated and revised Second Edition is an ideal introduction to celestial mechanics for students of astronomy, physics, and aerospace engineering. Other features that helped make the first edition of this book the text of choice in colleges and universities across North America include: * Lively historical accounts of important discoveries in celestial mechanics and the men and women who made them * Superb illustrations, photographs, charts, and tables * Helpful chapter-end examples and problem sets
Author : Roger R. Bate
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486600611
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Astrodynamics written by Roger R. Bate and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1971-01-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching text developed by U.S. Air Force Academy and designed as a first course emphasizes the universal variable formulation. Develops the basic two-body and n-body equations of motion; orbit determination; classical orbital elements, coordinate transformations; differential correction; more. Includes specialized applications to lunar and interplanetary flight, example problems, exercises. 1971 edition.
Author : George William Collins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)
Download or read book The Foundations of Celestial Mechanics written by George William Collins and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Howard D Curtis
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080887848
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students written by Howard D Curtis and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Second Edition, provides an introduction to the basic concepts of space mechanics. These include vector kinematics in three dimensions; Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation; relative motion; the vector-based solution of the classical two-body problem; derivation of Kepler’s equations; orbits in three dimensions; preliminary orbit determination; and orbital maneuvers. The book also covers relative motion and the two-impulse rendezvous problem; interplanetary mission design using patched conics; rigid-body dynamics used to characterize the attitude of a space vehicle; satellite attitude dynamics; and the characteristics and design of multi-stage launch vehicles. Each chapter begins with an outline of key concepts and concludes with problems that are based on the material covered. This text is written for undergraduates who are studying orbital mechanics for the first time and have completed courses in physics, dynamics, and mathematics, including differential equations and applied linear algebra. Graduate students, researchers, and experienced practitioners will also find useful review materials in the book. NEW: Reorganized and improved discusions of coordinate systems, new discussion on perturbations and quarternions NEW: Increased coverage of attitude dynamics, including new Matlab algorithms and examples in chapter 10 New examples and homework problems
Author : Hanspeter Schaub
Publisher : AIAA
ISBN 13 : 9781600860270
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems written by Hanspeter Schaub and published by AIAA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cesare Barbieri
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000223809
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Astronomy written by Cesare Barbieri and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, this second edition of Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to reference systems, and celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. It expounds arguments of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern astrometry, whilst presenting the latest results of the very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) radio technique, optical interferometers and satellites such as Hipparcos and GAIA, and recent resolutions of the IAU and IERS regarding precession, forced and free nutation, and Earth figure and rotation. Concepts of general relativity are explored, such as the advance of Mercury’s perihelion, light deflection and black holes, in addition to the physical properties, orbits, and ephemerides of planets, comets and asteroids with an extension to visual binary stars orbital reconstruction. Extrasolar planets are also discussed, with reference to radial velocity and transits measurements by ground and space telescopes. Basic concepts of astronomical photometry, spectroscopy and polarimetry are given, including the influence of the terrestrial atmosphere. Classical works, such as Hipparchus, are mentioned in order to provide a flavor of the historical development of the field. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, and engineering. Supplementary and explanatory notes provide readers with references to additional material published in other literature and scientific journals, whilst solved and unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of the material. Features: Provides an introductory vision of arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy Presents the information at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor Fully updated throughout with the latest results in the field
Author : Pini Gurfil
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662503700
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (625 download)
Download or read book Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Theory and Practice written by Pini Gurfil and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is designed as an introductory text and reference book for graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of astronomy, astrodynamics, satellite systems, space sciences and astrophysics. The purpose of the book is to emphasize the similarities between celestial mechanics and astrodynamics, and to present recent advances in these two fields so that the reader can understand the inter-relations and mutual influences. The juxtaposition of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics is a unique approach that is expected to be a refreshing attempt to discuss both the mechanics of space flight and the dynamics of celestial objects. “Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Theory and Practice” also presents the main challenges and future prospects for the two fields in an elaborate, comprehensive and rigorous manner. The book presents homogenous and fluent discussions of the key problems, rendering a portrayal of recent advances in the field together with some basic concepts and essential infrastructure in orbital mechanics. The text contains introductory material followed by a gradual development of ideas interweaved to yield a coherent presentation of advanced topics.
Author : Edward Belbruno
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 069118643X
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)
Download or read book Capture Dynamics and Chaotic Motions in Celestial Mechanics written by Edward Belbruno and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes a revolutionary new approach to determining low energy routes for spacecraft and comets by exploiting regions in space where motion is very sensitive (or chaotic). It also represents an ideal introductory text to celestial mechanics, dynamical systems, and dynamical astronomy. Bringing together wide-ranging research by others with his own original work, much of it new or previously unpublished, Edward Belbruno argues that regions supporting chaotic motions, termed weak stability boundaries, can be estimated. Although controversial until quite recently, this method was in fact first applied in 1991, when Belbruno used a new route developed from this theory to get a stray Japanese satellite back on course to the moon. This application provided a major verification of his theory, representing the first application of chaos to space travel. Since that time, the theory has been used in other space missions, and NASA is implementing new applications under Belbruno's direction. The use of invariant manifolds to find low energy orbits is another method here addressed. Recent work on estimating weak stability boundaries and related regions has also given mathematical insight into chaotic motion in the three-body problem. Belbruno further considers different capture and escape mechanisms, and resonance transitions. Providing a rigorous theoretical framework that incorporates both recent developments such as Aubrey-Mather theory and established fundamentals like Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser theory, this book represents an indispensable resource for graduate students and researchers in the disciplines concerned as well as practitioners in fields such as aerospace engineering.
Author : Forest Ray Moulton
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics written by Forest Ray Moulton and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard H. Battin
Publisher : AIAA
ISBN 13 : 9781600860263
Total Pages : 840 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to the Mathematics and Methods of Astrodynamics written by Richard H. Battin and published by AIAA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : A.E. Roy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420056884
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (568 download)
Download or read book Orbital Motion written by A.E. Roy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long established as one of the premier references in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and physics, the fourth edition of Orbital Motion continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics while introducing the recent numerical experiments on the orbital evolution of gravitating masses and the astrodynamics of artificial satellites and interplanetary probes. Following detailed reviews of earlier editions by distinguished lecturers in the USA and Europe, the author has carefully revised and updated this edition. Each chapter provides a thorough introduction to prepare you for more complex concepts, reflecting a consistent perspective and cohesive organization that is used throughout the book. A noted expert in the field, the author not only discusses fundamental concepts, but also offers analyses of more complex topics, such as modern galactic studies and dynamical parallaxes. New to the Fourth Edition: * Numerous updates and reorganization of all chapters to encompass new methods * New results from recent work in areas such as satellite dynamics * New chapter on the Caledonian symmetrical n-body problem Extending its coverage to meet a growing need for this subject in satellite and aerospace engineering, Orbital Motion, Fourth Edition remains a top reference for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, professionals such as engineers, and serious amateur astronomers.
Author : C Barbieri
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1420011979
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Astronomy written by C Barbieri and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics, closing with two chapters that discuss elements of astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. Supplementary and explanatory notes at the end of each chapter provide references to material published in scientific journals, and solved and unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of the material. Broad in coverage, the book presents arguments from classical astronomy, such as spherical astronomy, that form the foundation for future work in the field. Features: Provides an introductory vision of arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy Presents the information at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor Includes worked examples, references, and Web site evaluations
Author : David M. Bressoud
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461209595
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Second Year Calculus written by David M. Bressoud and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Year Calculus: From Celestial Mechanics to Special Relativity covers multi-variable and vector calculus, emphasizing the historical physical problems which gave rise to the concepts of calculus. The book guides us from the birth of the mechanized view of the world in Isaac Newton's Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy in which mathematics becomes the ultimate tool for modelling physical reality, to the dawn of a radically new and often counter-intuitive age in Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity in which it is the mathematical model which suggests new aspects of that reality. The development of this process is discussed from the modern viewpoint of differential forms. Using this concept, the student learns to compute orbits and rocket trajectories, model flows and force fields, and derive the laws of electricity and magnetism. These exercises and observations of mathematical symmetry enable the student to better understand the interaction of physics and mathematics.
Author : Gerald R. Hintz
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030965732
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)
Download or read book Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics written by Gerald R. Hintz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-11 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in an updated second edition, this classroom-tested textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics designed to introduce readers to the basic dynamics of space flight. The book explains concepts and engineering tools a student or practicing engineer can apply to mission design and navigation of space missions. Through highlighting basic, analytic, and computer-based methods for designing interplanetary and orbital trajectories, the text provides excellent insight into astronautical techniques and tools. The second edition includes new material on the observational basics of orbit determination, information about precision calculations for data used inflight, such as Mars 2020 with the Ingenuity Helicopter, and improvements in mission design procedures, including the automated design of gravity-assist trajectories. Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Techniques and Tools for Space Missions is ideal for students in astronautical or aerospace engineering and related fields, as well as engineers and researchers in space industrial and governmental research and development facilities, as well as researchers in astronautics.
Author : Dirk Brouwer
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 148322578X
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Methods of Celestial Mechanics written by Dirk Brouwer and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methods of Celestial Mechanics provides a comprehensive background of celestial mechanics for practical applications. Celestial mechanics is the branch of astronomy that is devoted to the motions of celestial bodies. This book is composed of 17 chapters, and begins with the concept of elliptic motion and its expansion. The subsequent chapters are devoted to other aspects of celestial mechanics, including gravity, numerical integration of orbit, stellar aberration, lunar theory, and celestial coordinates. Considerable chapters explore the principles and application of various mathematical methods. This book is of value to mathematicians, physicists, astronomers, and celestial researchers.
