Introduction to space dynamics
Title:
Introduction to space dynamics
Author:
Thomson, William Tyrrell.
ISBN:
9781621986331
9780486140520
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Publication Information:
New York : Dover, 1986.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiv, 317 p.) : ill.
General Note:
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Wiley, c1961. With new pref.
Contents:
Kinematics -- Transformation of coordinates -- Particle dynamics (satellite orbits) -- Gyrodynamics -- Dynamics of gyroscopic instruments -- Space vehicle motion -- Performance and optimization -- Generalized theories of mechanics.
Abstract:
Comprehensive, classic introduction to space-flight engineering for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Provides basic tools for quantitative analysis of the motions of satellites and other vehicles in space. Includes vector algebra, kinematics, transformation of coordinates, gyrodynamics, generalized theories of mechanics.
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Genre:
Added Title:
Space dynamics.
Electronic Access:
Knovel http://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpISD00005