Author: Richard J. WeberPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guidance systems (Flight)
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Lunar Trajectories
Author: Richard J. WeberPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guidance systems (Flight)
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Lunar and Interplanetary Trajectories
Author: Robin BiesbroekPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783319269818
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes many examples of lunar trajectories, based on real missions. It helps readers gain an understanding of the driving subsystems of interplanetary and lunar satellites. The tables and graphs showing features of trajectories make the book easy to understand.
Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design
Author: Jeffrey S. ParkerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118855310
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Based on years of research conducted at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design provides high-level information to mission managers and detailed information to mission designers about low-energy transfers between Earth and the moon. The book answers high-level questions about the availability and performance of such transfers in any given month and year. Low-energy lunar transfers are compared with various other types of transfers, and placed within the context of historical missions. Using this book, designers may reconstruct any transfer described therein, as well as design similar transfers with particular design parameters. An Appendix, “Locating the Lagrange Points,” and a useful list of terms and constants completes this technical reference. Surveys thousands of possible trajectories that may be used to transfer spacecraft between Earth and the moon, including transfers to lunar libration orbits, low lunar orbits, and the lunar surface Provides information about the methods, models, and tools used to design low-energy lunar transfers Includes discussion about the variations of these transfers from one month to the next, and the important operational aspects of implementing a low-energy lunar transfer Additional discussions address navigation, station-keeping, and spacecraft systems issues
Trajectories in the Earth-moon Space with Symmetrical Free Return Properties
Author: Arthur J. SchwanigerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space flight to the moon
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Effects of Some Typical Geometrical Constraints on Lunar Trajectories
Author: Robert H. TolsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design
Author: Jeffrey S. ParkerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118853873
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Based on years of research conducted at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design provides high-level information to mission managers and detailed information to mission designers about low-energy transfers between Earth and the moon. The book answers high-level questions about the availability and performance of such transfers in any given month and year. Low-energy lunar transfers are compared with various other types of transfers, and placed within the context of historical missions. Using this book, designers may reconstruct any transfer described therein, as well as design similar transfers with particular design parameters. An Appendix, “Locating the Lagrange Points,” and a useful list of terms and constants completes this technical reference. Surveys thousands of possible trajectories that may be used to transfer spacecraft between Earth and the moon, including transfers to lunar libration orbits, low lunar orbits, and the lunar surface Provides information about the methods, models, and tools used to design low-energy lunar transfers Includes discussion about the variations of these transfers from one month to the next, and the important operational aspects of implementing a low-energy lunar transfer Additional discussions address navigation, station-keeping, and spacecraft systems issues
Parameter Study of Insertion Conditions for Lunar Missions Including Various Trajectory Considerations
Author: Carl R. HussPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space trajectories
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A parameter study of lunar ballistic trajectories was made by using the restricted two-body orbit equations and assuming that a sphere of influence exists about the earth and about the moon such that the attraction of each body on the vehicle can be treated separately. The results of the study are summarized in the form of charts from which approximate insertion conditions (velocity, radius vector or altitude, flight-path angle, and lead angle or firing time) can be selected for specific lunar missions. Data are included on conditions at perilune, requirements for return to earth, and trip times.
Lunar Sourcebook
Author: Grant HeikenPublisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521334440
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
The only work to date to collect data gathered during the American and Soviet missions in an accessible and complete reference of current scientific and technical information about the Moon.
Encyclopedia of Lunar Science
Author: Brian CudnikPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 331914541X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1287
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Lunar Science includes the latest topical data, definitions, and explanations of the many and varied facets of lunar science. This is a very useful reference work for a broad audience, not limited to the professional lunar scientist: general astronomers, researchers, theoreticians, practitioners, graduate students, undergraduate students, and astrophysicists as well as geologists and engineers. The title includes all current areas of lunar science, with the topical entries being established tertiary literature. The work is technically suitable to most advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The articles include topics of varying technical levels so that the top scientists of the field find this work a benefit as well as the graduate students and the budding lunar scientists. A few examples of topical areas are as follows: Basaltic Volcanism, Lunar Chemistry, Time and Motion Coordinates, Cosmic Weathering through Meteoritic Impact, Environment, Geology, Geologic History, Impacts and Impact Processes, Lunar Surface Processes, Origin and Evolution Theories, Regolith, Stratigraphy, Tectonic Activity, Topography, Weathering through ionizing radiation from the solar wind, solar flares, and cosmic rays.
Elements of Spacecraft Design
Author: Charles D. BrownPublisher: AIAA
ISBN: 9781600860515
Category : Space vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Annotation This text discusses the conceptual stages of mission design, systems engineering, and orbital mechanics, providing a basis for understanding the design process for different components and functions of a spacecraft. Coverage includes propulsion and power systems, structures, attitude control, thermal control, command and data systems, and telecommunications. Worked examples and exercises are included, in addition to appendices on acronyms and abbreviations and spacecraft design data. The book can be used for self-study or for a course in spacecraft design. Brown directed the team that produced the Magellan spacecraft, and has taught spacecraft design at the University of Colorado. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).