Modern astrodynamics / edited by Pini Gurfil.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gurfil, Pini.

Series:

Elsevier astrodynamics series.

Elsevier astrodynamics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astrodynamics.

Astrophysics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (307 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Academic, 2006.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

In recent years, an unprecedented interest in novel and revolutionary space missions has risen out of the advanced NASA and ESA programs. Astrophysicists, astronomers, space systems engineers, mathematicians and scientists have been cooperating to implement novel and ground-breaking space missions. Recent progress in mathematical dynamics has enabled development of specialised spacecraft orbits and propulsion systems. Recently, the concept of flying spacecraft in formation has gained a lot of interest within the community. These progresses constitute the background to a significant renaissance

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1 Perturbed Motion; 1.1 Basic definitions; 1.2 Forces; 1.3 Gravity; 1.4 Drag; 1.5 3-Body; 1.6 Solar radiation pressure; 1.7 Tides; 1.8 Albedo; 1.9 Other; 1.10 Propagating the orbit; 1.11 Analytical; 1.12 Numerical; 1.13 Semi analytical; 1.14 Variation of parameters; 1.15 Lagrangian VOP-conservative forces; 1.16 Gaussian VOP-non-conservative forces; 1.17 Effect on orbits; 1.18 J2 Only; 1.19 Comparative force model effects; 1.20 Conclusions; References; Chapter 2 Gauge Freedom in Astrodynamics

2.1 Introduction 2.2 Gauge freedom in the theory of orbits; 2.3 A practical example on gauges: a satellite orbiting a precessing oblate planet; 2.4 Conclusions: how we benefit from the gauge freedom; Appendix 1. Mathematical formalities: Orbital dynamics in the normal form of Cauchy; Appendix 2. Precession of the equator of date relative to the equator of epoch; References; Chapter 3 Solving Two-Point Boundary Value Problems Using Generating Functions: Theory and Applications to Astrodynamics; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Solving two-point boundary value problems; 3.3 Hamilton's principal function

3.4 Local solutions of the Hamilton-Jacobi equation 3.5 Applications; 3.6 Conclusions; Appendix A. The Hamilton-Jacobi equation at higher orders; Appendix B. The Hill three-body problem; References; Chapter 4 Low-Energy Transfers and Applications; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Capture problem, models, and transfer types; 4.3 Ballistic capture regions and transfers; 4.4 Chaos and weak capture; 4.5 Origin of the Moon; References; Chapter 5 Set Oriented Numerical Methods in Space Mission Design; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Dynamical systems and mission design; 5.3 Set oriented numerics

5.4 Computing invariant manifolds 5.5 Detecting connecting orbits; 5.6 Extension to controlled systems; 5.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6 Space Trajectory Optimization and L1-Optimal Control Problems; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Geometry and the mass flow equations; 6.3 Cost functions and Lebesgue norms; 6.4 Double integrator example; 6.5 Issues in solving nonlinear L1-optimal control problems; 6.6 Solving nonlinear L1-optimal control problems; 6.7 L1-Formulation of the minimum-fuel orbit transfer problem; 6.8 A simple extension to distributed space systems; 6.9 Conclusions; References

Chapter 7 Orbital Mechanics of Propellantless Propulsion Systems 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Solar sailing; 7.3 Solar sail orbital mechanics; 7.4 Artificial three-body equilibria for solar sails; 7.5 Mission applications; 7.6 Tethers in space; 7.7 Tethers in orbit; 7.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 8 Cooperative Spacecraft Formation Flying: Model Predictive Control with Open- and Closed-Loop Robustness; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Dynamics of formation flight; 8.3 Formation flight control and the model predictive control formulation; 8.4 Distributed coordination through virtual center

8.5 Open loop robust control and replan frequency

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610636792

9781280636790

1280636793

9780080464916

0080464912

OCLC:

476020063