Orbital Design of Lunar Probe

Author: Xi Xiaoning
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book is based on the theory and methods of spacecraft orbital dynamics, comprehensively considering constraints such as energy and flight time savings, ground-based telemetry, and illumination, to design and optimize the orbits of lunar probes. The book is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the general situation of the Moon, the history of lunar exploration, and an introduction to lunar probe orbital design; Chapter 2 establishes analytical expressions, conducts preliminary analysis of orbital characteristics, and performs preliminary orbital design; Chapter 3 utilizes an accurate orbital calculation mathematical model for precise analysis of orbital characteristics and precise orbital design; Chapter 4 discusses the design of the lunar landing segment orbit; Chapter 5 addresses the issue of window selection; Chapter 6 explains the guidance problem; Chapters 7 and 8 respectively elaborate on the small-thrust trajectory transfer problem near the Moon. This book can serve as a reference for researchers and engineering design personnel engaged in spacecraft design, and can also be used as a textbook for graduate students in aerospace spacecraft design at universities.