Handbook of Satellite Orbits: From Kepler to GPS

by Michel Capderou

Book Overview

Fifty years after Sputnik, artificial satellites have become indispensable monitors in many areas, such as economics, meteorology, telecommunications, navigation and remote sensing. The specific orbits are important for the proper functioning of the satellites. This book discusses the great variety of satellite orbits, both in shape (circular to highly elliptical) and properties (geostationary, Sun-synchronous, etc.). This volume starts with an...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319034154
• ISBN13: 9783319034157
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 922 Pages
• Weight: 4.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"