Space flight dynamics /
by Craig A. Kluever.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.