Algorithms for Satellite Orbital Dynamics

Focusing on the essential principles of orbit theory, this book provides a comprehensive guide to dynamical models, orbit determination, and satellite tracking. It includes specific methods, mathematical calculations, and practical examples, making it an invaluable resource for aerospace technicians and engineers. Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers and professionals in astronomy and space science, it draws on over fifty years of the author's expertise in satellite orbit dynamics and aerospace education.