Theory and Design Methods of Special Space Orbits

This book focuses on the theory and design of special space orbits. Offering a systematic and detailed introduction to the hovering orbit, spiral cruising orbit, multi-target rendezvous orbit, initiative approaching orbit, responsive orbit and earth pole-sitter orbit, it also discusses the concept, theory, design methods and application of special space orbits, particularly the design and control method based on kinematics and astrodynamics. In addition the book presents the latest research and its application in space missions.

It is intended for researchers, engineers and postgraduates, especially those working in the fields of orbit design and control, as well as space-mission planning and research.

List of contents

Overview of Classical Orbits.- The Concept and Application of Special Orbits.- The Theory and Design Method of Hovering Orbits.- The Theory and Design Method of Spiral Cruising Orbits.- The Theory and Design Method of Multi-Target Rendezvous Orbits Based on Traversing Point.- The Theory and Design Method of Initiative Approaching Orbits.- The Theory and Design Method of Responsive Orbits.- The Theory and Design Method of Earth Pole-Sitter Orbits.

Summary

This book focuses on the theory and design of special space orbits. Offering a systematic and detailed introduction to the hovering orbit, spiral cruising orbit, multi-target rendezvous orbit, initiative approaching orbit, responsive orbit and earth pole-sitter orbit, it also discusses the concept, theory, design methods and application of special space orbits, particularly the design and control method based on kinematics and astrodynamics. In addition the book presents the latest research and its application in space missions.

It is intended for researchers, engineers and postgraduates, especially those working in the fields of orbit design and control, as well as space-mission planning and research.

Product details

• Authors: Yanl Xu, Yanli Xu, Yashen Zhang, Yasheng Zhang, Haijun Zhou
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9789811029479
• ISBN: 978-981-10-2947-9
• No. of pages: 243
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 240 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 497 g
• Illustrations: XI, 243 p. 183 illus., 163 illus. in color.
• Series: Springer
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; B, Vibration, astronautics, engineering, Dynamics, Mechanics of solids, Dynamical systems, Aerospace engineering, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Space Physics, Space sciences, Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control, Multibody Systems and Mechanical Vibrations, Engineering: Mechanics of solids