Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Theory and Practice

Introduction.- Vectors.- Reference Systems and Relativity.- Central Force Motion.- The Two-Body Problem.- Orbit Determination.- The n-Body Problem.- The Restricted Three-Body Problem.- Numerical Procedures.- Canonical Equations.- General Perturbations Theory.- Motion Around Oblate Planets.- Semianalytical Orbit Theory.- Satellite Orbit Control.- Optimal Impulsive Orbit Transfers.- Orbit Data Processing.- Space Debris.- People, Progress, Prospects.

Author: Pini Gurfil, P. Kenneth Seidelmann
Publisher: Springer
Published: 08/09/2016
Pages: 522
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.25d
ISBN13: 9783662503683
ISBN10: 3662503689
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Physics | Mathematical & Computational
- Science | Physics | Astrophysics
- Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics

About the Author
Dr. Pini Gurfil is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Prof. Gurfil has been conducting research in astrodynamics, distributed space systems, trajectory optimization, vision-aided navigation and tracking, and multi-agent systems.
Dr. Seidelmann is Research Professor at the University of Virginia, President of the Celestial Mechanics Institute and past chairman of the IAU/IAG Working Group on Cartographic Coordinates and Rotational Elements. His recent work has focused on space astrometry missions, reference systems, space surveillance.