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Fundamentals of astrodynamics and applications
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Fundamentals of astrodynamics and applications

Author: David A Vallado; Wayne D McClain
Publisher: New York : Springer, ©2007.
Series: Space technology library, v. 21.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 3rd edView all editions and formats
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Suitable for those involved in the business of spaceflight, this astrodynamics reference covers topics that include ground illumination calculations, Moon rise and set, and a listing of relevant  Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: David A Vallado; Wayne D McClain
ISBN: 9780387718316 0387718311 9781881883142 1881883140
OCLC Number: 124958747
Notes: Previous ed.: El Segundo, Calif.: Microcosm, 2001.
Description: xxi, 1055 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Contents: 1. Equations of motion --
2. Kepler's equation and Kepler's problem --
3. Coordinate and time systems --
4. Observations --
5. Celestial phenomena --
6. Orbital maneuvering --
7. Initial orbit determination --
8. Special perturbation techniques --
9. General perturbation techniques --
10. Orbit determination and estimation --
11. Mission analysis --
App. A. Dictionary of symbols --
App. B. Modeling the atmosphere --
App. C. Mathematical fundamentals --
App. D. Constants and expansions.
Series Title: Space technology library, v. 21.
Responsibility: David A. Vallado ; with technical contributions by Wayne D. McClain.

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From the reviews of the third edition: "The author defines astrodynamics as 'the study of the motion of man-made objects in space, subject to both natural and artificially induced forces' ! . This Read more...

 
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