The main purpose of this classic text is to demonstrate how Newtonian gravitational theory and Euclidean geometry can be used and developed in the earth's environment. The second is to collect and explain some of the mathematical techniques developed for measuring the earth by satellite.
Book chapters include discussions of the earth's gravitational field, with special emphasis on spherical harmonies and the potential of the ellipsoid; matrices and orbital geometry; elliptic motion, linear perturbations, resonance, and other aspects of satellite orbit dynamics; the geometry of satellite observations, including time and precise definition of coordinates, and observability conditions; and statistical implications and date analysis.
The completion of a first-year course in physics and a first-year course in calculus is assumed.
By:
William M. Kaula Imprint: Dover Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 136mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 179g ISBN:9780486414652 ISBN 10: 0486414655 Series:Dover Earth Science Pages: 140 Publication Date:27 November 2000 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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A / AS level
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Undergraduate
Format:Other merchandise Publisher's Status: Unspecified
