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Dover Publications (1971), Edition: 1, Paperback, 455 pages
Description
Teaching text developed by U.S. Air Force Academy and designed as a first course emphasizes the universal variable formulation. Develops the basic two-body and n-body equations of motion; orbit determination; classical orbital elements, coordinate transformations; differential correction; more. Includes specialized applications to lunar and interplanetary flight, example problems, exercises. 1971 edition.
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LibraryThing member kislam
I always wanted to be an astronaut, so I figured I'd start educating myself. Who knows, one day space might open up and become accessible to the private sector; maybe I can find a gig as a flight dynamics officer. Anways, old but good. This book contains an excellent introduction to the physics,
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physical environment, and if I recall right, touches on some programming topics for the space environment. Show Less
LibraryThing member benmartin79
The good: It's cheap. The bad: It doesn't use SI units. Grrr.
LibraryThing member Lyndatrue
This book saved me more than once, when I needed specific math for orbital mechanics, and any number of other things. I often have to remind myself that this was meant as a textbook. It's one of the best out there (or at least it was, when I was using it) for a clear understanding of how things
It has a permanent place on my bookshelf.
I also see that there will be a new edition out on April 16th. I'm so very torn by this. I'm retired, and yet... I really want it.
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work way out there.It has a permanent place on my bookshelf.
I also see that there will be a new edition out on April 16th. I'm so very torn by this. I'm retired, and yet... I really want it.
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Physical description
455 p.; 8.48 inches
ISBN
0486600610 / 9780486600611