Orbital Motion
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Orbital Motion

  1. 544 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Orbital Motion

About this book

Long established as one of the premier references in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and physics, the fourth edition of Orbital Motion continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics while introducing the recent numerical experiments on the orbital evolution of gravitating masses and the astrodynamics of artificial satellites and interplanetary probes. Following detailed reviews of earlier editions by distinguished lecturers in the USA and Europe, the author has carefully revised and updated this edition. Each chapter provides a thorough introduction to prepare you for more complex concepts, reflecting a consistent perspective and cohesive organization that is used throughout the book. A noted expert in the field, the author not only discusses fundamental concepts, but also offers analyses of more complex topics, such as modern galactic studies and dynamical parallaxes. New to the Fourth Edition: * Numerous updates and reorganization of all chapters to encompass new methods * New results from recent work in areas such as satellite dynamics * New chapter on the Caledonian symmetrical n-body problem Extending its coverage to meet a growing need for this subject in satellite and aerospace engineering, Orbital Motion, Fourth Edition remains a top reference for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, professionals such as engineers, and serious amateur astronomers.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Preface to First Edition
  8. Preface to Fourth Edition
  9. Chapter 1 The Restless Universe
  10. Chapter 2 Coordinate and Time-Keeping Systems
  11. Chapter 3 The Reduction of Observational Data
  12. Chapter 4 The Two-Body Problem
  13. Chapter 5 The Many-Body Problem
  14. Chapter 6 The Caledonian Symmetric N-Body Problem
  15. Chapter 7 General Perturbations
  16. Chapter 8 Special Perturbations
  17. Chapter 9 The Stability and Evolution of the Solar System
  18. Chapter 10 Lunar Theory
  19. Chapter 11 Artificial Satellites
  20. Chapter 12 Rocket Dynamics and Transfer Orbits
  21. Chapter 13 Interplanetary and Lunar Trajectories
  22. Chapter 14 Orbit Determination and Interplanetary Navigation
  23. Chapter 15 Binary and Other Few-Body Systems
  24. Chapter 16 Many-Body Stellar Systems
  25. Answers to Problems
  26. Appendix I: Astronomical and Related Constants
  27. Appendix II: The Earth’s Gravitational Field
  28. Appendix III
  29. Appendix IV
  30. Index