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Essential Spaceflight Dynamics and Magnetospherics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
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Essential Spaceflight Dynamics and Magnetospherics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
Series: Space Technology Library, 15
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The present book Essential Spaceflight Dynamics and Magnetospherics
describes, in the first instance, some of the key aspects of
celestial mechanics and spaceflight dynamics. It begins with
classical two and three body problems illustrative of the aesthetic
aspects of applying analytical methods of investigation to
celestial mechanics. Then, osculating orbital elements are
introduced as well as analysis techniques sufficient to evaluate
the influence of various disturbing forces on spacecraft. Next a
theory of manoeuvres is outlined and the methodology of making
interplanetary trajectory corrections. Ideas involving various
approaches to orbital element determinations using measured data
are also considered. The forces applied to a spacecraft can result
in the development of torques that influence attitude motion and
the effects of the most important of these are described in terms
of equilibrium positions, periodic motions, steady-state and
transient motions. Also considered is the problem of attitude
control of a spacecraft using active and/or passive methods of
orientation and stabilization. In addition, a more advanced
treatment of the development of attitude control systems is
provided.
A description of the Earth's magnetic and gravitational fields
allows clarification of the relationship between natural features
of the Earth's environment and the requirements of mission design,
orbit construction and approaches to attitude control. A detailed
Addendum provides an overview of circumstances on the Sun that
render interplanetary space a very hazardous environment for
spacecraft and for man in space'. The influence of this environment
on spacecraft performance and survival is then presented, together
with an outline of some of the mitigating strategies that can be
invoked. A feature of the Addendum is the indication it provides of
the challenges that the next generation of space experiments will
pose to mission designers. It is accompanied by a separate set of
references since if refers to ongoing work in space physics rather
than to classical material.
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