Orbital Mechanics with Online Testing (Elsevier Aerospace Engineering) - Hardcover

Curtis Ph.D. Purdue University, Howard D

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1856179540 ISBN 13: 9781856179546

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Orbital mechanics is a cornerstone subject for aerospace engineering students. Maintaining the focus of the first edition, the author provides the foundation needed to understand the subject and proceed to advanced topics. Starting with the solution of the two-body problem and formulas for the different kinds of orbits, the text moves on to Kepler’s equations, orbits in three dimensions, orbital elements from observations, orbital maneuvers, orbital rendezvous and interplanetary missions. This is followed by an introduction to spacecraft dynamics and a final chapter on basic rocket dynamics. The author’s teach-by-example approach emphasizes the analytical procedures and computer-implemented algorithms required by today’s students. There are a large number of worked examples, illustrations, end of chapter exercises (with answers) as well as many MATLAB® programs for use in homework and projects. The text can be used for one and two semester courses in space mechanics.

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TECHNOLOGY/Aeronautics & Astronautics

TECHNOLOGY/Engineering/Mechanical

Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Second Edition

Howard D. Curtis

"...Professor Curtis has crafted a text remarkably complete in detail and rigor for an introductory book. He communicates clearly in detail using text, illustration and exhaustive examples. These subjects typically challenge students, particularly during their initial exposure to the material. The superb examples will be extremely valuable to undergraduates and distinguishes this text from many others. This book should be given serious consideration for any undergraduate course in orbital mechanics or spacecraft dynamics." Ralph A. Sandfry, United States Air Force Academy, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol 31, #2, AIAA.

All the necessary tools? theory, practical examples and computational procedures? to learn orbital mechanics in one volume.

Orbital mechanics is a cornerstone subject for aerospace engineering students. Maintaining the focus of the first edition, the author provides the foundation needed to understand the subject and proceed to advanced topics. Starting with the solution of the two-body problem and formulas for the different kinds of orbits, the text moves on to Keplers equations, orbits in three dimensions, orbital elements from observations, orbital maneuvers, orbital rendezvous and interplanetary missions. This is followed by an introduction to spacecraft dynamics and a final chapter on basic rocket dynamics. The authors teach-by-example approach emphasizes the analytical procedures and computer-implemented algorithms required by todays students. There are a large number of worked examples, illustrations, end of chapter exercises (with answers) as well as many MATLAB^® programs for use in homework and projects. The text can be used for one and two semester courses in space mechanics.

Key Features

A new section on numerical integration methods applicable to space mechanics problems

A more centralized and improved discussion of coordinate systems and Euler angle sequences

An expanded development of relative motion in orbit

A new section on quaternions

New worked-out examples, illustrations and homework problems

New algorithms, MATLAB^® scripts and simulations

Instructors manual and lecture slides available online

Included online testing and assessment component helps students assess their knowledge of the topics

Howard D. Curtis received his PhD from Purdue Universitys School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is Professor and former Chair of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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TECHNOLOGY/Aeronautics & Astronautics

TECHNOLOGY/Engineering/Mechanical

Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Second Edition

Howard D. Curtis

"...Professor Curtis has crafted a text remarkably complete in detail and rigor for an introductory book. He communicates clearly in detail using text, illustration and exhaustive examples. These subjects typically challenge students, particularly during their initial exposure to the material. The superb examples will be extremely valuable to undergraduates and distinguishes this text from many others. This book should be given serious consideration for any undergraduate course in orbital mechanics or spacecraft dynamics." Ralph A. Sandfry, United States Air Force Academy, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol 31, #2, AIAA.

All the necessary tools? theory, practical examples and computational procedures? to learn orbital mechanics in one volume.

Orbital mechanics is a cornerstone subject for aerospace engineering students. Maintaining the focus of the first edition, the author provides the foundation needed to understand the subject and proceed to advanced topics. Starting with the solution of the two-body problem and formulas for the different kinds of orbits, the text moves on to Keplers equations, orbits in three dimensions, orbital elements from observations, orbital maneuvers, orbital rendezvous and interplanetary missions. This is followed by an introduction to spacecraft dynamics and a final chapter on basic rocket dynamics. The authors teach-by-example approach emphasizes the analytical procedures and computer-implemented algorithms required by todays students. There are a large number of worked examples, illustrations, end of chapter exercises (with answers) as well as many MATLAB^® programs for use in homework and projects. The text can be used for one and two semester courses in space mechanics.

Key Features

A new section on numerical integration methods applicable to space mechanics problems

A more centralized and improved discussion of coordinate systems and Euler angle sequences

An expanded development of relative motion in orbit

A new section on quaternions

New worked-out examples, illustrations and homework problems

New algorithms, MATLAB^® scripts and simulations

Instructors manual and lecture slides available online

Included online testing and assessment component helps students assess their knowledge of the topics

Howard D. Curtis received his PhD from Purdue Universitys School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is Professor and former Chair of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856179540
• ISBN 13: 9781856179546
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 744