Orbital motion
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Orbital motion
Institute of Physics, 2005
4th ed
- : pbk
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
Preface to Fourth Edition. The Restless Universe. Coordinate and Time-Keeping Systems. The Reduction of Observational Data. The Two-Body Problem. The Many-Body Problem. The Caledonian Symmetric N-Body Problem. General Perturbations. Special Perturbations. The Stability and Evolution of the Solar System. Lunar Theory. Artificial Satellites. Rocket Dynamics and Transfer Orbits. Interplanetary and Lunar Trajectories. Orbit Determination and Interplanetary Navigation. Binary and Other Few-Body Systems. Many-Body Stellar Systems. Answers to Problems. Appendix I: Astronomical and Related Constants. Appendix II: The Earth's Gravitational Field. Appendix III. Appendix IV. Index
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