RARE 1960 SPACE TRAJECTORIES AMERICAN ASTRONAUTICAL SOCIETY Rocketry book NASA

Description: 1960 SPACE TRAJECTORIES 1959 AMERICAN ASTRONAUTICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM CLASSIC Rocketry book NASA BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD READABLE CONDITION IT HAS A SLIGHT MUSTY SMELL FROM STORAGE, BUT NO OVERT SIGNS OF MOISTURE DAMAGE 298 WELL ILLUSTRATED PAGES WITH INDEX BINDING IS SOUND WITH ALL PAGES PRESENT AND WELL ATTACHED NO DUSTCOVER AS ISSUED CLASSIC TEXT ON ROCKETRY , SATELLITES, AND SPACE TRAJECTORIES COPYRIGHT 1960 SYMPOSIUM PAPERS FROM A 1959 SPACE TRAJECTORIES SYMPOSIUM HELD BY THE AMERICAN ASTRONAUTICS SOCIETY, THE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY, AND RADIATION INCORPORATED THIS COPY WAS THE PROPERTY OF H N JANTSCHER, Aeronautical Research Facilities Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota His stamp is on the front cover page DescriptionSpace Trajectories covers the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Astronautical Society, Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Radiation Incorporated, held on December 14-15, 1959 The book focuses on the field of trajectory analysis, including orbital and trajectory computations, tracking of satellites, and the use of computer programs in space missions The selection first tackles satellite and probe orbit determination, general survey of the field, and astrodynamics, as well as theoretical, computational, and operational problems, application to lunar orbits, and contributions of satellite observations The book then examines trajectory constants and trajectory computation and optimization Discussions focus on the classical method of orbital computation, effect of uncertainty on interplanetary orbits, masses, diameter, and flattening of planets, and determination of the physical constants of the moon The manuscript takes a look at trajectory computation and optimization, trajectory computation in systems design, and computer programs for space missions Topics include simulation and targeting programs, satellite tracking methods, direct numerical integration, classical methods of orbital computation, and references on trajectory computation and optimization Space-born computer design, space maneuvers, and re-entry trajectories and problems of hypersonic flow are also mentioned The selection is a valuable source of data for astronauts and readers interested in space trajectoriesTable of Contents:ContributorsPrefaceMilitary Space: Taking the High GroundSatellite and Probe Orbit Determination: Past, Present, and FutureGeneral Survey of the FieldAstrodynamicsTrajectory ConstantsTrajectory Computation and OptimizationTrajectory Computation in Systems DesignPart I: General DiscussionPart II: Details of Computational MethodsComputer Programs for Space MissionsSpace-Borne Computer DesignSpace ManeuversSpace Maneuvers: OptimizationRe-Entry Trajectories and Problems of Hypersonic FlowOrbit Determination from Single Pass Doppler ObservationsSpace Trajectory Instrumentation, Present and FutureComputer Programming MethodsABMA Orbit Computation ProgramsUnited Aircraft Corporation Computing ProgramsJet Propulsion Laboratory Computing ProgramsSatellite Orbit ProgramsPolaris Missile SimulationOrbital Programs Available at Project Space TrackParticipantsParticipating CompaniesIndex EditorsTHE TECHNICAL STAFFRESEARCH DIVISION, RADIATION INCORPORATEDTC HELVEYRadiation Incorporated, CHAIRMAN OF THE SYMPOSIUMNo of pages: 298Language: EnglishCopyright: © Academic Press 1960 .....................

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