Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Theory and Practice

Authors: Gurfil, Pini, Seidelmann, P. Kenneth
Examines the main principles of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics in an elaborate, comprehensive and mathematically rigorous manner
Emphasizes the similarities between celestial mechanics and astrodynamics
Provides innovative topics and new directions which are not well covered in the literature
Combines basic concepts with emerging topics, which produces a state-of-the art and coherent treatise with a longer shelf life

This volume is designed as an introductory text and reference book for graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of astronomy, astrodynamics, satellite systems, space sciences and astrophysics. The purpose of the book is to emphasize the similarities between celestial mechanics and astrodynamics, and to present recent advances in these two fields so that the reader can understand the inter-relations and mutual influences. The juxtaposition of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics is a unique approach that is expected to be a refreshing attempt to discuss both the mechanics of space flight and the dynamics of celestial objects.

“Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics: Theory and Practice” also presents the main challenges and future prospects for the two fields in an elaborate, comprehensive and rigorous manner. The book presents homogenous and fluent discussions of the key problems, rendering a portrayal of recent advances in the field together with some basic concepts and essential infrastructure in orbital mechanics. The text contains introductory material followed by a gradual development of ideas interweaved to yield a coherent presentation of advanced topics.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
93 b/w illustrations, 45 illustrations in colour
Topics
Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control
Mechanics



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