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Essential Spaceflight Dynamics and Magnetospherics

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Authors:
  1. Boris V. Rauschenbakh

    1. Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russia

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  2. Michael Yu. Ovchinnikov

    1. Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russia
      Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

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  3. Susan McKenna-Lawlor

    1. Space Technology Ireland Ltd, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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Part of the book series: Space Technology Library (SPTL, volume 15)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Unperturbed Orbital Motion. Two-Body Problem

    Pages 1-16

  3. Qualitative Analysis of the Properties of Orbits

    Pages 17-24

  4. Perturbed Motion

    Pages 25-42

  5. Gravispheres

    Pages 43-56

  6. Equations of Motion in Terms of Osculating Elements

    Pages 57-70

  7. Braking of a SC in the Earth’s Atmosphere

    Pages 71-78

  8. Terrestrial Nonsphericity and SC Motion

    Pages 79-96

  9. SC Motion in the Field of Two Attracting Centers

    Pages 97-101

  10. Elements of SC Manoeuvring Theory

    Pages 103-118

  11. Interplanetary Trajectory Corrections

    Pages 119-132

  12. Rendezvous Manoeuvring

    Pages 133-138

  13. Gravity-Assist Manoeuvre

    Pages 139-147

  14. About Orbit Determination Using Measured Data

    Pages 149-154

  15. Introduction to Attitude Control

    Pages 155-172

  16. SC Affected by a Gravity-Gradient Torque

    Pages 173-184

  17. SC Motion in a Circular Orbit

    Pages 185-200

  18. SC Motion in an Elliptical Orbit

    Pages 201-217

  19. A Spinning Axisymmetric SC in Circular Orbit

    Pages 218-226

  20. Equilibrium of a Gyrostat

    Pages 227-232
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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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russia

    Boris V. Rauschenbakh, Michael Yu. Ovchinnikov

  • Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

    Michael Yu. Ovchinnikov

  • Space Technology Ireland Ltd, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

    Susan McKenna-Lawlor

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