Celestial Mechanics: A Computational Guide for the Practitioner - Hardcover

Taff, Laurence G.

 
9780471893165: Celestial Mechanics: A Computational Guide for the Practitioner

Synopsis

An up–to–date, thorough treatment of the standard, planetary aspects of celestial mechanics as well as the more modern problems of rockets and spacecraft. Sections on initial orbit determination, perturbation theory, and astrophysics are unique in their depth and scope. Fully worked numerical examples are included.

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Synopsis

A treatment of the standard planetary aspects of celestial mechanics as well as the more modern problems of rockets and spacecraft. Sections on initial orbit determination, perturbation theory and astrophysics are unusual in their depth and scope. Fully worked numerical examples are included.

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