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Book Synopsis

For introductory course in space flight dynamics.

A self-contained, integrated introduction to the performance aspects of flight — how to get into space, how to get around in space, and how to return to Earth or land on another planet (as opposed to specialized areas of life support, guidance and control, or communications).



Table of Contents


1. Introduction.


2. Two-Body Orbital Mechanics.


3. Geocentric Orbits and Trajectories.


4. Time of Flight.


5. Interplanetary Tranfers.


6. Vehicle and Booster Performance.


7. Atmospheric Entry.


8. Orbital Elements and Earth Tracks.


9. The Ballistic Missile.


10. Attitude Dynamics and Control.


Appendix A: Some Useful Vector Operations.


Appendix B: Planetary Values.


Appendix C: Additional Illustrations.


Selected References.


Index.

Introduction to Space Flight

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      Publisher Pearson Education
      Published 11 January 1993
      ISBN-13 9780134819129
      978-0134819129
      ISBN-10 0134819128
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      Astronautics Space science

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      For introductory course in space flight dynamics.

      A self-contained, integrated introduction to the performance aspects of flight — how to get into space, how to get around in space, and how to return to Earth or land on another planet (as opposed to specialized areas of life support, guidance and control, or communications).



      Table of Contents


      1. Introduction.


      2. Two-Body Orbital Mechanics.


      3. Geocentric Orbits and Trajectories.


      4. Time of Flight.


      5. Interplanetary Tranfers.


      6. Vehicle and Booster Performance.


      7. Atmospheric Entry.


      8. Orbital Elements and Earth Tracks.


      9. The Ballistic Missile.


      10. Attitude Dynamics and Control.


      Appendix A: Some Useful Vector Operations.


      Appendix B: Planetary Values.


      Appendix C: Additional Illustrations.


      Selected References.


      Index.

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