Basic Calculus of Planetary Orbits and Interplanetary Flight
The Missions of the Voyagers, Cassini, and Juno
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Intended for a one- or two-semester course, this text applies basic, one-variable calculus to analyze the motion both of planets in their orbits as well as interplanetary spacecraft in their trajectories. The remarkable spacecraft missions to the inner and outermost reaches of our solar system have been one of the greatest success stories of modern human history. Much of the underlying mathematical story is presented alongside the astonishing images and extensive data that NASA’s Voyager, NEAR-Shoemaker, Cassini, and Juno missions have sent back to us.
First and second year college students in mathematics, engineering, or science, and those seeking an enriching independent study, will experience the mathematical language and methods of single variable calculus within their application to relevant conceptual and strategic aspects of the navigation of a spacecraft. The reader is expected to have taken one or two semesters of the basic calculus of derivatives, integrals, and the role that limits play. Additional prerequisites include knowledge of coordinate plane geometry, basic trigonometry, functions and graphs, including trig, inverse, exponential, and log functions.
The discussions begin with the rich history of humanity’s efforts to understand the universe from the Greeks, to Newton and the Scientific Revolution, to Hubble and galaxies, to NASA and the space missions. The calculus of polar functions that plays a central mathematical role is presented in a self-contained way in complete detail. Each of the six chapters is followed by an extensive problem set that deals with and also expands on the concerns of the chapter. The instructor has the flexibility to engage them with greater or lesser intensity.
“I have been an aerospace engineer for 39 years and honestly, it would be hard for me to overstate how valuable I believe this book will be to numerous scientific and engineering disciplines and in particular to the future of aerospace engineering … This book is perfectly crafted to motivate, educate, and prepare the scientists and engineers who wish to reach for the sky and beyond.” —Dr. Mario Zoccoli, Aerospace Engineer, NASA and Lockheed Martin
Intended for a one- or two-semester course, this text applies basic, one-variable calculus to analyze the motion both of planets in their orbits as well as interplanetary spacecraft in their trajectories. The remarkable spacecraft missions to the inner and outermost reaches of our solar system have been one of the greatest success stories of modern human history. Much of the underlying mathematical story is presented alongside the astonishing images and extensive data that NASA’s Voyager, NEAR-Shoemaker, Cassini, and Juno missions have sent back to us.
First and second year college students in mathematics, engineering, or science, and those seeking an enriching independent study, will experience the mathematical language and methods of single variable calculus within their application to relevant conceptual and strategic aspects of the navigation of a spacecraft. The reader is expected to have taken one or two semesters of the basic calculus of derivatives, integrals, and the role that limits play. Additional prerequisites include knowledge of coordinate plane geometry, basic trigonometry, functions and graphs, including trig, inverse, exponential, and log functions.
The discussions begin with the rich history of humanity’s efforts to understand the universe from the Greeks, to Newton and the Scientific Revolution, to Hubble and galaxies, to NASA and the space missions. The calculus of polar functions that plays a central mathematical role is presented in a self-contained way in complete detail. Each of the six chapters is followed by an extensive problem set that deals with and also expands on the concerns of the chapter. The instructor has the flexibility to engage them with greater or lesser intensity.
“I have been an aerospace engineer for 39 years and honestly, it would be hard for me to overstate how valuable I believe this book will be to numerous scientific and engineering disciplines and in particular to the future of aerospace engineering … This book is perfectly crafted to motivate, educate, and prepare the scientists and engineers who wish to reach for the sky and beyond.” —Dr. Mario Zoccoli, Aerospace Engineer, NASA and Lockheed Martin
Solutions to odd exercises are freely available ; instructors who adopt the text may retrieve the solutions to all exercises. Follow the links below. Includes nearly 150 breathtaking color photos and extensive data from NASA’s Voyager, NEAR-Shoemaker, Cassini, and Juno missions Highlights mathematics of the solar system and the role played by combining calculus and basic physical laws Presents the basic working knowledge and insights into the applicability of polar calculus Provides and in depth understanding of the uses trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and parametric equations in spacecraft navigation Uniquely approaches basic calculus within the historical context of interplanetary flight Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras Request lecturer material: sn.pub/lecturer-material
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Alexander J. Hahn
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“Alexander Hahn’s book is a very detailed presentation of the mathematics underlying past and present space missions. … The writing style of the book has a very relaxing effect on me. … I enjoyed reading it very much. The author suggests using the book for a college course. I think it is also an excellent book to browse at leisure and learn many new things about celestial mechanics and satellite missions … in a stimulating way.” (Volker H. Schulz, SIAM Review, Vol. 63 (1), March, 2021)
“This is an interesting literature for those whose study of astronomy is targeted to applications in dynamics of gravitationally interacting bodies … . The book is also rich in texts with general information on the state of the art data and current understanding about the structure of the Solar system obtained from numerous space exploration projects which makes it useful not only for astronomy teachers and students but also as a reference literature for a more general scientific community.” (Vladimir Čadež, zbMATH 1444.85001, 2020)
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