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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.

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Author:   V. Rauschenbakh ,  M. Y. Ovchinnikov ,  Susan M.P. McKenna-Lawlor
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9789048161942

ISBN 10:   9048161940
Pages:   397
Publication Date:   08 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Unperturbed Orbital Motion. Two-Body Problem.- Qualitative Analysis of the Properties of Orbits.- Perturbed Motion.- Gravispheres.- Equations of Motion in Terms of Osculating Elements.- Braking of a SC in the Earth’s Atmosphere.- Terrestrial Nonsphericity and SC Motion.- SC Motion in the Field of Two Attracting Centers.- Elements of SC Manoeuvring Theory.- Interplanetary Trajectory Corrections.- Rendezvous Manoeuvring.- Gravity-Assist Manoeuvre.- About Orbit Determination Using Measured Data.- to Attitude Control.- SC Affected by a Gravity-Gradient Torque.- SC Motion in a Circular Orbit.- SC Motion in an Elliptical Orbit.- A Spinning Axisymmetric SC in Circular Orbit.- Equilibrium of a Gyrostat.- SC Motion Affected by an Aerodynamic Torque.- SC Motion in the Geomagnetic Field.- Motion of a SC under Damping.

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