This text focuses on the most general and most practical tools needed for the early spacecraft design studies, including the principles of two-body motion, definition of orbits, orbital maneuvers, and central body observation. The use of elementary mathematics makes this concise book ideal for upperclass college students, graduates, and practicing engineers or managers. There are enough worked examples that one can be self taught. The second edition includes astronomical reference material, sections on constellations, lunar trajectories, and cycler orbits. ORBWIN allows you to proceed directly from understanding into professional work. It defines all orbital elements for any orbit, provides the parameters at any orbital point, calculates spacecraft horizon, instrument field of view, orbit perturbations, ground track, planetary ephemeris, conversion of Julian days, oblique triangle solutions, and propellant weight projections. Any major body in the solar system may be used as the central body.
Author(s): Charles D. Brown
Series: AIAA education series
Edition: Second Edition
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Year: 1998
Language: English
Pages: 183
Cover
Title
Copyright
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Arrangement of the Book
1.2 ORBWIN: AIAA Mission Design Software
1.3 Study of Two-Body Motion
Chapter 2. Two-Body Motion
2.1 Circular Orbits
2.2 General Solution
2.3 Elliptical Orbits
2.4 Parabolic Orbits
2.5 Hyperbolic Orbits
2.6 Time Systems
2.7 Coordinate Systems
2.8 Classical Orbital Elements
Problems
Chapter 3. Orbital Maneuvers
3.1 In-Plane Orbit Changes
3.2 Hohmann Transfer
3.3 Bielliptical Transfer
3.4 Plane Changes
3.5 Combined Maneuvers
3.6 Propulsion for Maneuvers
Problems
Chapter 4. Observing the Central Body
4.1 Effect of the Launch Site
4.2 Orbit Perturbations
4.3 Ground Track
4.4 Spacecraft Horizon
4.5 Constellations
Problems
Chapter 5. Special Earth Orbits
5.1 Geosynchronous Orbit
5.2 Sun-Synchronous Orbit
5.3 Molniya Orbit
5.4 Low Earth Orbit
Problems
Chapter 6. Interplanetary Trajectories
6.1 Patched Conic Approximation
6.2 Highly Simplified Example
6.3 Patched Conic Procedure
6.4 Locating the Planets
6.5 Design of the Transfer Ellipse
6.6 Design of the Departure Trajectory
6.7 Design of the Arrival Trajectory
6.8 Gravity-Assist Maneuver
6.9 Cycler Orbits
6.10 Establishing Planetary Orbit
Problems
Chapter 7. Lunar Trajectories
7.1 Motion of the Earth-Moon System
7.2 Time of Flight and Injection Velocity
7.3 Sphere of Influence
7.4 Lunar Patched Conic
Problems
Appendix A. ORBWIN: AIAA Mission Design Software
A.1 Introduction to ORBWIN
A.2 Quick Tour of ORBWIN
A.3 Orbit Definition Example
A.4 Utilities
A.5 Interesting Orbits—Examples
Appendix B. Mission Design Glossary
Appendix C. Mission Design Data
References
Index
