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Satellite Orbits

Models, Methods and Applications

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Oliver Montenbruck

    1. Deutsches Zentrum für Luftund Raumfahrt (DLR) e.V. Oberpfaffenhofen, Weßling, Germany

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  2. Eberhard Gill

    1. Space Systems Engineering (SSE) Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Techology, Delft, The Netherlands

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  • Both authors are working for the German Space Flight Center near Munich and the book reflects their own long experience in this field

  • This very modern book fills a gap in literature dealing with the rapidly expanding field of satellite missions

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Around the World in a Hundred Minutes

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 1-13

  3. Introductory Astrodynamics

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 15-51

  4. Force Model

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 53-116

  5. Numerical Integration

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 117-156

  6. Time and Reference Systems

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 157-192

  7. Satellite Tracking and ObservationModels

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 193-232

  8. Linearization

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 233-256

  9. Orbit Determination and Parameter Estimation

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 257-291

  10. Applications

    • Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
    Pages 293-318

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 339-369
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About this book

Satellite Orbits -Models, Methods, and Applications has been written as a compre­ hensive textbook that guides the reader through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from the basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as weH as precise methods of satellite tracking and their mathematical treatment. A multitude of numerical algorithms used in present-day satellite trajectory computation is described in detail, with proper focus on numerical integration and parameter estimation. The wide range of levels provided renders the book suitable for an advanced undergraduate or gradu­ ate course on spaceflight mechanics, up to a professional reference in navigation, geodesy and space science. Furthermore, we hope that it is considered useful by the increasing number of satellite engineers and operators trying to obtain a deeper understanding of flight dynamics. The idea for this book emerged when we realized that documentation on the methods, models and tools of orbit determination was either spread over numerous technical and scientific publications, or hidden in software descriptions that are not, in general, accessible to a wider community. Having worked for many years in the field of spaceflight dynamics and satellite operations, we tried to keep in c10se touch with questions and problems that arise during daily work, and to stress the practical aspects of orbit determination. Nevertheless, our interest in the underlying physics motivated us to present topics from first principles, and make the book much more than just a cookbook on spacecraft trajectory computation.

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"Not many books on the topic of satellite orbits over the past decades have been informative, comprehensive and practical. I am happy to say that this publication does fall into that category. [...] This book should certainly be in the library of students and scientists working in the fields of navigation, geodesy, and spaceflight technology, as well as satellite engineers and operators focusing on spaceflight dynamics." (The Observatory, 2001)

"Satellite Orbits: Models, Methods, and Application would be a valuable addition to the library of any engineer or scientist interested in the practical aspects of orbit prediction and determination. [...] The comprehensive reference list along with the CD supplied codes make this book unique in this area." (Applied Mechanics Reviews, 2002)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Deutsches Zentrum für Luftund Raumfahrt (DLR) e.V. Oberpfaffenhofen, Weßling, Germany

    Oliver Montenbruck

  • Space Systems Engineering (SSE) Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Techology, Delft, The Netherlands

    Eberhard Gill

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