Algorithms for Satellite Orbital Dynamics

Focusing on the fundamental physics of orbit theory, this book provides comprehensive insights into dynamical models and orbit determination methods, alongside practical calculations for satellite and spacecraft tracking. It features specific techniques, mathematical computations, and exercises tailored for direct application by aerospace technicians and engineers. Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers and professionals in related fields, it integrates extensive knowledge from over fifty years of the author's research and teaching in astronomy and aerospace dynamics.