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Aimed at engineering students and professionals working in the field of mechanics of space flight, this book examines space tether systems – one of the most forward-thinking directions of modern astronautics. The main advantage of this technology is the simplicity, profitability and ecological compatibility: space tethers allow the execution of various manoeuvers in orbit without costs of jet fuel due to the use of gravitational and electromagnetic fields of the Earth. This book will acquaint the reader with the modern state of the space tether’s dynamics, with specific attention on the research projects of the nearest decades. This book presents the most effective mathematical models and the methods used for the analysis and prediction of space tether systems’ motion; attention is also given to the influence of the tether on spacecraft’s motion, to emergencies and chaotic modes.

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Author:   Vladimir S Aslanov (Head of Theoretical Mechanics Department, Samara State Aerospace University, Russia) ,  Alexander S Ledkov (Samara State Aerospace University, Russia)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9780857091567

ISBN 10:   0857091565
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   16 October 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

List of figures List of tables About the authors Introduction Chapter 1: Space tether systems: review of the problem Abstract: 1.1 Application of space tether systems 1.2 Chronology of experiments with the use of space tethers 1.3 Materials for tether production 1.4 Study of space tether dynamics: state of the problem Chapter 2: Mathematical models of space tether systems Abstract: 2.1 Simple models of STS consisting of two point masses connected by a massless tether 2.2 Simple model of a STS consisting of two point masses connected by a heavy tether 2.3 Model of a STS with a ponderous flexible tether 2.4 Model of a STS consisting of a point mass connected by a heavy tether with a rigid body 2.5 Model of a STS consisting of two rigid bodies connected by a heavy elastic multipoint tether Chapter 3: Motion of a spacecraft with a tethered payload Abstract: 3.1 Mathematical model of a base spacecraft with a tethered payload 3.2 Analytical solution in case of a slow changing of the parameters 3.3 The approximate analytical solutions in the variables of the amplitude–phase 3.4 Analytical solutions for small oscillations 3.5 Estimation of the microaccelerations level on board the spacecraft 3.6 Motion of the spacecraft with a propulsion system 3.7 Motion of a spacecraft around its centre of mass in a circular orbit with a vertically deployed elastic tether Chapter 4: Delivery of a payload from an orbit by means of a space tether Abstract: 4.1 Tether deployment schemes 4.2 Project YES2 4.3 Modelling of the YES2 tether deployment 4.4 Abnormal situations during tether deployment Chapter 5: Use of methods of chaotic dynamics for the analysis of tether system motion Abstract: 5.1 Some elements of chaotic dynamics 5.2 The chaotic approach in STS dynamics Conclusion Index

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Professor Vladimir Aslanov is Head of the Theoretical Mechanics Department of Samara State Aerospace University in Russia. He is a Dr. Sc. Techn, full professor. Aslanov speaks regularly at the international conferences, has more than 100 scientific publications and has been recognized for his achievements by the Russian Federation. Dr Alexander Ledkov is Ph. D associate professor of the Theoretical Mechanics Department of Samara State Aerospace University. He has many years experience working in the field of mechanics of space flight.

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