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Practical Astrodynamics

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  • © 2018

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Authors:
  1. Alessandro de Iaco Veris

    1. Rome, Italy

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  • Covers the theory and practice of the motion and altitude control of space vehicles
  • Presents a multitude of step-by-step numerical examples
  • Provides practical guidance on the solution of all exercises
  • Includes numerous high-quality Illustrations that aid understanding of concepts
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Aerospace Technology (SAT)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. The Two-Body Problem

    • Alessandro de Iaco Veris
    Pages 1-128

  3. Orbit Determination from Observations

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    Pages 129-321

  4. The Central Gravitational Force and Its Perturbations

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    Pages 323-569

  5. Impulsive Orbital Manoeuvres

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    Pages 571-758

  6. Interplanetary Trajectories

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    Pages 759-856

  7. Numerical Integration of the Equations of Motion

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    Pages 857-1000

  8. Dynamics of Rigid Bodies

    • Alessandro de Iaco Veris
    Pages 1001-1040

  9. Instruments for Aerospace Navigation

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    Pages 1041-1132

  10. Attitude Stabilisation and Control of Earth Satellites

    • Alessandro de Iaco Veris
    Pages 1133-1211

  11. Dynamics of Spinning Rockets

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    Pages 1213-1256

  12. Performance and Optimisation of Rockets

    • Alessandro de Iaco Veris
    Pages 1257-1309
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This modern textbook guides the reader through the theory and practice of the motion and attitude control of space vehicles. It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary trajectories, gyroscope dynamics, attitude control, and rocket performance. Many algorithms used in the modern practice of trajectory computation are also provided. The numerical treatment of the equations of motion, the related methods, and the tables needed to use them receive particular emphasis. A large collection of bibliographical references (including books, articles, and items from the "gray literature") is provided at the end of each chapter, and attention is drawn to many internet resources available to the reader. The book will be of particular value to undergraduate and graduate students in aerospace engineering.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Rome, Italy

    Alessandro de Iaco Veris

About the author

Alessandro de Iaco Veris holds a degree in civil engineering and another in aerospace engineering, summa cum laude, from the University of Rome. He has also undertaken special training, including a high-level professional course on "Projet, calcul et emploi des fusées spatiales" at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ENSAE) and a course on "Dynamics of Controlled Structures" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is a strong proponent of the application of mathematics for practical purposes and in particular for the solution of problems arising in engineering. His experience is in the field of mathematical models and numerical methods for aerodynamics, space flight mechanics, system studies, and mission analysis. His professional interests focus on numerical integration methods used to predict the motion of space vehicles and Earth satellites subject to perturbations.

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