Orbital Relative Motion and Terminal Rendezvous
Orbital Relative Motion and Terminal Rendezvous:
Analytic and Numerical Methods for Spaceflight Guidance Applications
by Jean Albert Kéchichian
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030646564 | 563 Pages | PDF EPUB | 75 MB
Analytic and Numerical Methods for Spaceflight Guidance Applications
by Jean Albert Kéchichian
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030646564 | 563 Pages | PDF EPUB | 75 MB
The book has two main objectives. The first is to derive the mathematics of relative motion in near-circular orbit when subjected to perturbations emanating from the oblateness of the Earth, third-body gravity, and atmospheric drag. The mathematics are suitable for quick trajectory prediction and the creation of computer codes and efficient software to solve impulsive maneuvers and fly rendezvous missions.