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The Dynamics of Natural Satellites of the Planets is an accessible reference for understanding the celestial mechanics of planetary moons through the lens of both theory and observation. Based on decades of research by the author, the book utilizes state-of-the-art observations of the natural satellites in the solar system to establish models, measurements and calculations to better understand the theory of the satellite movement and dynamics. It presents an extensive set of study methods and results on the motion of natural satellites of the planets and includes reviews and references to related publication for further explanation. By relating observations to numerical theory, the book serves as a quick and comprehensive reference for applying the theory of orbital dynamics to observational data on orbits and physical properties of the natural satellites in order to formulate state-of-the-art explanations and models, particularly for determining the parameters of satellite motion.

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Author:   Nikolay Emelyanov (Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, Russia)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   1.070kg
ISBN:  

9780128227046

ISBN 10:   0128227044
Pages:   518
Publication Date:   22 October 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Goals, objectives and a general approach to the study of the dynamics of natural satellites 2. Satellites of the planets 3. Equations of motion and analytic theories 4. Methods of numerical integration 5. Observations of planetary satellites 6. Building models of motion of celestial bodies based on observations 7. Obtaining astrometric data from observations of mutual occultations and eclipses of planetary satellites 8. Assessment of the accuracy of the planetary satellites ephemeris 9. The rotation of the satellites of the planets 10. The evolution of the orbits of the natural satellites of the planets 11. Physical parameters of natural satellites 12. Natural satellites information resources Appendix 1. The nomenclature of planetary satellites 2. Orbital parameters of satellites 3. Special functions in celestial mechanics 4. Time scales 5. Decomposition by Cholesky. Calculating program 6. Parameters of rotation of planets and satellites 7. Physical parameters of planetary satellites

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Nikolay V. Emelyanov is Professor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences for the Sternberg State Astronomical Institute at Lomonosov Moscow State University and Chief of the Celestial Mechanics department, a position he has held since 1992. Author of over 100 scientific works, including two monographs in Russian. His research interests focus on satellite motion and natural satellites of the planets. His doctoral dissertation in 1986 was on “The theory of motion of distant satellites: Building an analytical theory of motion and differential refinement of the orbits of artificial Earth satellites using computers.” The theory of satellite motion he created was the most advanced in the world. It has found applications in refining satellite orbits based on laser observations. Since 1996, he has been participating with the Paris Institute of Celestial Mechanics to create a database of natural planetary satellites in the framework of international programs.

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