Overview
- Both authors are working for the German Space Flight Center near Munich and the book reflects their own long experience in this field
- This very modern book fills a gap in literature dealing with the rapidly expanding field of satellite missions
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Satellite Orbits -Models, Methods, and Applications has been written as a compre hensive textbook that guides the reader through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from the basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as weH as precise methods of satellite tracking and their mathematical treatment. A multitude of numerical algorithms used in present-day satellite trajectory computation is described in detail, with proper focus on numerical integration and parameter estimation. The wide range of levels provided renders the book suitable for an advanced undergraduate or gradu ate course on spaceflight mechanics, up to a professional reference in navigation, geodesy and space science. Furthermore, we hope that it is considered useful by the increasing number of satellite engineers and operators trying to obtain a deeper understanding of flight dynamics. The idea for this book emerged when we realized that documentation on the methods, models and tools of orbit determination was either spread over numerous technical and scientific publications, or hidden in software descriptions that are not, in general, accessible to a wider community. Having worked for many years in the field of spaceflight dynamics and satellite operations, we tried to keep in c10se touch with questions and problems that arise during daily work, and to stress the practical aspects of orbit determination. Nevertheless, our interest in the underlying physics motivated us to present topics from first principles, and make the book much more than just a cookbook on spacecraft trajectory computation.
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From the reviews:
"Not many books on the topic of satellite orbits over the past decades have been informative, comprehensive and practical. I am happy to say that this publication does fall into that category. [...] This book should certainly be in the library of students and scientists working in the fields of navigation, geodesy, and spaceflight technology, as well as satellite engineers and operators focusing on spaceflight dynamics." (The Observatory, 2001)
"Satellite Orbits: Models, Methods, and Application would be a valuable addition to the library of any engineer or scientist interested in the practical aspects of orbit prediction and determination. [...] The comprehensive reference list along with the CD supplied codes make this book unique in this area." (Applied Mechanics Reviews, 2002)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Satellite Orbits
Book Subtitle: Models, Methods and Applications
Authors: Oliver Montenbruck, Eberhard Gill
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58351-3
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2000
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-67280-7Published: 15 June 2000
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-63547-2Published: 03 October 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-58351-3Published: 06 December 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 371
Topics: Popular Science in Astronomy, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astrophysics and Astroparticles, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques, Geophysics/Geodesy, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)