Space Trajectories

A Symposium Sponsored by the American Astronautical Society, the Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Radiation Incorporated

T. C. Helvey

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2014
• Print ISBN:
  9781483227368
• eBook ISBN:
  9781483261621
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Engineering General
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Space Trajectories covers the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Astronautical Society, Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Radiation Incorporated, held on December 14-15, 1959. The book focuses on the field of trajectory analysis, including orbital and trajectory computations, tracking of satellites, and the use of computer programs in space missions. The selection first tackles satellite and probe orbit determination, general survey of the field, and astrodynamics, as well as theoretical, computational, and operational problems, application to lunar orbits, and contributions of satellite observations. The book then examines trajectory constants and trajectory computation and optimization. Discussions focus on the classical method of orbital computation, effect of uncertainty on interplanetary orbits, masses, diameter, and flattening of planets, and determination of the physical constants of the moon. The manuscript takes a look at trajectory computation and optimization, trajectory computation in systems design, and computer programs for space missions. Topics include simulation and targeting programs, satellite tracking methods, direct numerical integration, classical methods of orbital computation, and references on trajectory computation and optimization. Space-born computer design, space maneuvers, and re-entry trajectories and problems of hypersonic flow are also mentioned. The selection is a valuable source of data for astronauts and readers interested in space trajectories.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Space Trajectories
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• CONTRIBUTORS
• PREFACE
• Chapter 1. Military Space: Taking the High Ground
• Chapter 2. Satellite and Probe Orbit Determination: Past, Present, and Future
• Chapter 3. General Survey of the Field
• Chapter 4. Astrodynamics
• Chapter 5. Trajectory Constants
• Chapter 6. Trajectory Computation and Optimization
• Chapter 7. Trajectory Computation in Systems Design
• Chapter 8. Computer Programs for Space Missions
• Chapter 9. Space-Borne Computer Design
• Chapter 10. Space Maneuvers
• Chapter 11. Space Maneuvers: Optimization
• Chapter 12. Re-Entry Trajectories and Problems of Hypersonic Flow
• Chapter 13. Orbit Determination from Single Pass Doppler Observations
• Chapter 14. Space Trajectory Instrumentation, Present and Future
• Chapter 15. Computer Programming Methods
• PARTICIPANTS
• PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
• INDEX