Space Manifold Dynamics Novel Spaceways for Science and Exploration /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Perozzi, Ettore. (Editor), Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2010.
• Subjects: Physics.; Planetology.; Astrophysics.; Astronautics.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0348-8

This book presents an overview of the outcomes resulting from applying the dynamical systems approach to space mission design, a topic referred to as "Space Manifold Dynamics" (SMD). It is a natural follow-on to the international workshop "Novel Spaceways for Scientific and Exploratio...

Table of Contents:

• Space Exploration Wide Vision
• Dynamical Systems Fundamental Topics for Spaceflight
• Invariant Manifolds, Lagrangian Trajectories and Space Mission Design (I)
• Invariant Manifolds, Lagrangian Trajectories and Space Mission Design (II)
• Weak Stability Boundary and Resonance Transitions
• Three-Body Invariant Manifold Transition with Electric Propulsion
• Optimization in Low-Thrust Transfer
• The Accessibility of the Moon
• Use of Lagrangian Points for Manned Missions
• Radiation Safety for Human Spaceflight
• Plans and Perspectives of Space Based Astronomy
• From Sputnik to Planck
• The Search for Habitable Planets and the Darwin Mission
• Sustainability and Affordability of Space Enterprises
• Space Manifolds for Interplanetary Missions and the Bepicolomobo Capture Orbit
• Open Architecture for Exploration.