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Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics [electronic resource] : Techniques and Tools for Space Missions / by Gerald R. Hintz.

By: Hintz, Gerald R [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Description: XVII, 386 p. 206 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783319094441.Subject(s): Engineering | Space sciences | Mechanical engineering | Aerospace engineering | Astronautics | Engineering | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences | Mechanical EngineeringAdditional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification: 629.1 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Fundamentals of Astrodynamics -- Keplerian Motion -- Orbital Maneuvers -- Techniques of Astrodynamics -- Non-Keplerian Motion -- Spacecraft Rendezvous -- Navigation and Mission Design Techniques and Tools -- Further Study.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: This textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight. The engineers and graduate students who read this class-tested text will be able to apply their knowledge to mission design and navigation of space missions. Through highlighting basic, analytic and computer-based methods for designing interplanetary and orbital trajectories, this text provides excellent insight into astronautical techniques and tools. This book is ideal for graduate students in Astronautical or Aerospace Engineering and related fields of study, researchers in space industrial and governmental research and development facilities, as well as researchers in astronautics. This book also: �       Illustrates all key concepts with examples �       Includes exercises for each chapter �       Explains concepts and engineering tools a student or experienced engineer can apply to mission design and navigation of space missions �       Covers fundamental principles to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight.
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Fundamentals of Astrodynamics -- Keplerian Motion -- Orbital Maneuvers -- Techniques of Astrodynamics -- Non-Keplerian Motion -- Spacecraft Rendezvous -- Navigation and Mission Design Techniques and Tools -- Further Study.

This textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight. The engineers and graduate students who read this class-tested text will be able to apply their knowledge to mission design and navigation of space missions. Through highlighting basic, analytic and computer-based methods for designing interplanetary and orbital trajectories, this text provides excellent insight into astronautical techniques and tools. This book is ideal for graduate students in Astronautical or Aerospace Engineering and related fields of study, researchers in space industrial and governmental research and development facilities, as well as researchers in astronautics. This book also: �       Illustrates all key concepts with examples �       Includes exercises for each chapter �       Explains concepts and engineering tools a student or experienced engineer can apply to mission design and navigation of space missions �       Covers fundamental principles to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight.

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