{"product_id":"9781394190157","title":"Introduction to Orbital Mechanics A Concise and Practical Approach","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Orbital Mechanics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Concise and Practical Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJames C. Hermanson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Mechanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a concise, practical, and student-friendly introduction to orbital mechanics for aerospace and astronautical engineering courses\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrbital mechanics is one of the foundational disciplines of aerospace engineering, providing the theoretical and practical tools needed to understand, model, and navigate the trajectories of spacecraft both in Earth orbit and on interplanetary missions. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Orbital Mechanics: A Concise and Practical Approach\u003c\/i\u003e presents essential principles in a concise, progressive manner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally suited to the academic structure of both 10-week quarters and 14-week semesters, this textbook begins with a historical perspective on the development of orbital mechanics before introducing the essential physical principles of orbital motion. Students are guided through the basic two-body problem for position and velocity in the plane of an orbit, followed by orbital motion in three-dimensions. Those core topics are then extended to orbital maneuvers, interplanetary transfers, and planetary encounters. More advanced topics including orbital perturbations and ground tracks, orbital decay, methods for orbit determination, spacecraft rendezvous, and three-body motion are then presented. References supporting the mathematical derivations for the advanced topics are provided. Finally, the fundamentals of rocket propulsion and launch dynamics are covered, rounding out a comprehensive yet concise overview of orbital mechanics. Worked examples and end-of-chapter problems reinforce concepts, ensuring students progressively build understanding while maintaining focus on the core topics most relevant to modern spaceflight. This textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Focuses on clarity and accessibility, avoiding unnecessary mathematical complexity in advanced topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Covers orbital motion in both the orbital plane and in three dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contains in-depth discussion of orbital maneuvers, interplanetary trajectories, and planetary encounters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discusses satellite ground tracks, perturbations, and orbit decay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Surveys methods for orbit determination from observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Covers orbital rendezvous and spacecraft motion in the Earth-Moon system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Considers practical issues related to spacecraft propulsion and launch dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Orbital Mechanics: A Concise and Practical Approach\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for upper-level undergraduates studying orbital mechanics and rocket propulsion within aerospace or astronautical engineering programs. The text is also suitable for related courses in physics and astronomy and serves as a valuable reference for early-career engineers entering the aerospace industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames C. Hermanson, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics \u0026amp; Astronautics at the University of Washington, Seattle. He has held faculty positions at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Connecticut, as well as positions in industry at Boeing Aerospace Company and United Technologies Corporation. His research spans propulsion, combustion, gas dynamics, heat transfer and multiphase flow, cryogenics, and microgravity science, with projects funded by NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the State of Washington, and private industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 April 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394190157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44802986770572,"sku":"9781394190157","price":120.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394190157_0d0d2af5-41f5-446a-81e4-ffcd657ea58f.jpg?v=1780175244","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394190157","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}