| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 562 pages) |
| Series |
Aerospace series |
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Aerospace series (Chichester, England)
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| Contents |
Historical overview -- Two-body orbital mechanics -- Orbit determination -- Time of flight -- Non-Keplerian motion -- Rocket performance -- Impulsive orbital maneuvers -- Relative motion and orbital rendezvous -- Low-thrust transfers -- Interplanetary trajectories -- Atmospheric entry -- Attitude dynamics -- Attitude control |
| Summary |
With practical, real-world examples illustrating key concepts throughout, this concise resource provides thorough coverage of space flight topics with self-contained chapters serving a variety of courses in orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and astronautics. -- Edited summary from book |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 05, 2018) |
| Subject |
Astrodynamics.
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Space flight.
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Space flights.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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Space flights
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Astrodynamics
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Space flight
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2017054455 |
| ISBN |
9781119157908 |
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1119157900 |
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9781119157847 |
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1119157846 |
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9781523123780 |
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1523123788 |
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