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Modern Astrodynamics
Pini Gurfil (Volume editor)
9780123735621
Hardback, published 5 September 2006
336 pages
24 x 16.5 x 2.4 cm, 0.69 kg
In recent years, an unprecedented interest in novel and revolutionary space missions has risen out of the advanced NASA and ESA programs. Astrophysicists, astronomers, space systems engineers, mathematicians and scientists have been cooperating to implement novel and ground-breaking space missions. Recent progress in mathematical dynamics has enabled development of specialised spacecraft orbits and propulsion systems. Recently, the concept of flying spacecraft in formation has gained a lot of interest within the community. These progresses constitute the background to a significant renaissance of research dealing with astrodynamics and its applications. Modern Astrodynamics is designed as a stepping stone for the exposition of modern astrodynamics to students, researchers, engineers and scientists. This volume will present the main constituents of the astrodynamical science in an elaborate, comprehensive and rigorous manner. Although the volume will contain a few distinct chapters, it will render a coherent portrayal of astrodynamics.
Forward
Introduction
Perturbed Motion
Gauge Freedom in Astrodynamics
Solving two-point boundary value problems using generating functions: Theory and Applications to Astrodynamics
Low Energy Transfers and Applications
Set Orientated Numerical Methods in Space Mission Design
Space Trajectory Optimisation and L1-Optimal Control Problems
Orbital Mechanics of Propellantless Propulsion Systems
Cooperative Spacecraft Formation Flying - Model Predictive Control with Open- and Closed-Loop Robustness
Subject Areas: Aircraft: general interest [WGM], Astronautics [TTDS], Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP], Aerodynamics [TGMF1], Astrophysics [PHVB], Aviation manufacturing industry [KNDV]
