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Focusing on the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination, this comprehensive textbook begins with fundamental principles of orbital mechanics and progresses to advanced force models and tracking methods. It details numerous numerical algorithms for trajectory computation, emphasizing numerical integration and parameter estimation. Suitable for advanced students and professionals in navigation and space science, it bridges the gap between scattered technical resources and practical applications, enhancing understanding of flight dynamics for satellite engineers and operators.

This comprehensive textbook guides readers through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination, beginning with fundamental principles of orbital mechanics. It delves into complex force models and precise satellite tracking methods, detailing various numerical algorithms essential for modern trajectory computation, with an emphasis on numerical integration and parameter estimation. The content is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduates, and professionals in navigation, geodesy, and space science, making it a valuable resource for satellite engineers and operators seeking a deeper understanding of flight dynamics. The book addresses a gap in existing literature, where documentation on orbit determination methods and tools is often scattered across technical publications or buried in software descriptions that are not widely accessible. Drawing on years of experience in spaceflight dynamics and satellite operations, the authors focus on practical issues encountered in daily work while also exploring the underlying physics. This approach ensures that the book serves not only as a guide for spacecraft trajectory computation but also as a foundational resource for understanding the complexities of satellite orbits.

Astronomy on the Personal Computer provides the reader with a thorough introduction to the computation of celestial mechanics, which is of particular significance to astronomical observation. Covering everything from astronomical and computational theory to the construction of rapid and accurate applications programs, this book supplies the necessary knowledge and software solutions for determining and predicting the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, minor planets and comets, solar eclipses, stellar occultations by the Moon, phases of the Moon and much more. This completely revised edition makes use of the widely implemented programming language C++, and individual applications may be efficiently realized through the use of a powerful module library. The accompanying CD-ROM contains, in addition to the complete, fully documented and commented source codes, the executable programs for use with the Windows 98/2000/XP and LINUX operating systems