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Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control

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  • © 1978

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Editors:
  1. James R. Wertz

    1. Microcosm, Inc., Torrance, USA

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  • The book will be of interest to professionals and students in astronautics and space science, scientists involved with spacecraft experiments, and aerospace engineers.
  • It is suitable as a textbook for graduates in spacecraft attitude determination and control, space dynamics, and as supplementary reading for graduates in space navigation and orbital mechanics.

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 73)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Attitude Dynamics and Control

    1. Attitude Dynamics

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 510-557

    2. Attitude Prediction

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 558-587

    3. Attitude Stabilization

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 588-635

    4. Attitude Maneuver Control

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 636-678

  2. Mission Support

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 679-680
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    2. Software System Development

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 681-695

    3. Software System Structure

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 696-713

    4. Discussion

      • James R. Wertz
      Pages 714-724

  3. Back Matter

    Pages 725-858
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About this book

Roger D. Werking Head, Attitude Determination and Control Section National Aeronautics and Space Administration/ Goddard Space Flight Center Extensiye work has been done for many years in the areas of attitude determination, attitude prediction, and attitude control. During this time, it has been difficult to obtain reference material that provided a comprehensive overview of attitude support activities. This lack of reference material has made it difficult for those not intimately involved in attitude functions to become acquainted with the ideas and activities which are essential to understanding the various aspects of spacecraft attitude support. As a result, I felt the need for a document which could be used by a variety of persons to obtain an understanding of the work which has been done in support of spacecraft attitude objectives. It is believed that this book, prepared by the Computer Sciences Corporation under the able direction of Dr. James Wertz, provides this type of reference. This book can serve as a reference for individuals involved in mission planning, attitude determination, and attitude dynamics; an introductory textbook for stu­ dents and professionals starting in this field; an information source for experimen­ ters or others involved in spacecraft-related work who need information on spacecraft orientation and how it is determined, but who have neither the time nor the resources to pursue the varied literature on this subject; and a tool for encouraging those who could expand this discipline to do so, because much remains to be done to satisfy future needs.

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  • Microcosm, Inc., Torrance, USA

    James R. Wertz

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