Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications - Softcover

David A. Vallado

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881883140 ISBN 13: 9781881883142

Publisher: Microcosm Press/Springer, 2007

Synopsis

This Microcosm Press "2007 Author of the Year" award winner has graced us once again with the standard astrodynamics reference for those in the business of spaceflight. What sets this book apart is that nearly all of the theoretical mathematics is followed by discussions of practical applications implemented in tested software routines available to readers at no cost. For example, the book includes a compendium of algorithms that allow students and professionals to determine orbits with high precision. Without a doubt, when an astrodynamics problem arises, it will continue to be standard practice for engineers to keep this volume close at hand and "look it up in Vallado". While the first and second editions were exceptionall useful and popular throughout the community, there are a number of reasons why the third edition will be even more so.

About this title

About the Author

David Vallado is currently a Senior Research Astrodynamicist with Analytical Graphics, Inc. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He holds a BS degree in Astrodynamics Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academyand an MS from Air Force Institute of Technology. He alos holds an MS in Systems Management from USC.He is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. His Air Force experience includes: Stage 1 Project Manager for MX missile,SAC Headquarters Analysis Division, U.S. Air Force instructor, Air Force Research Laboratory Scientist, and Headquarters U.S. Space Command Analysis Office. He has also worked as a principal engineer with Raytheon in Denver, Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: Microcosm Press/Springer
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1881883140
• ISBN 13: 9781881883142
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1055