Introduction to Space FlightFor introductory course in space flight dynamics. A self-contained, integrated introduction to the performance aspects of flight -- how to get into space, how to get around in space, and how to return to Earth or land on another planet (as opposed to specialized areas of life support, guidance and control, or communications). |
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
GEOCENTRIC ORBITS AND TRAJECTORIES | 28 |
TIME OF FLIGHT | 58 |
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altitude angle angular applied approach approximate atmosphere ballistic becomes body booster burnout characteristics circular orbit constant deceleration decreases defined determine direction distance drag Earth eccentricity effects elevation angle ellipse energy enter entry equal equation error escape Example expression Figure Find flight force function gravity heat heliocentric Hohmann transfer hyperbola increase inertial injection interest larger launch less lift lower magnitude Mars mass maximum missile mission motion moving obtain payload periapsis perigee period phase planet planetary position possible problem propellant propulsion range ratio reduce reference relationship respect rotation satellite semimajor axis shown shows smaller Solution space spacecraft specific stage surface thrust torque tracks trajectory turn units vector vehicle velocity weight written zero