Satellite Orbits Models, Methods and Applications

This is a modern textbook that guides the reader through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as well as precise methods of satellite tracking. Emphasis is on numerical treatment...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Montenbruck, Oliver, Gill, Eberhard (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2000, 2000
Edition:1st ed. 2000
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Around the World in a Hundred Minutes
  • Introductory Astrodynamics
  • Force Model
  • Numerical Integration
  • Time and Reference Systems
  • Satellite Tracking and Observation Models
  • Linearization
  • Orbit Determination and Parameter Estimation
  • Applications