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FOREWORD vii
PREFACE ix
ORBITAL MECHANICS 1
Orbit Analysis Software Survey: 1996 Update (AAS 97-100), Eric V. Beck and Carole A. Boelitz 3
Alternative Orbital Mechanics (AAS 97-101), Robert H. Jacobson 59
Short Response Time Options for Impending Asteroid Collision (AAS 97-102), Dan G. Tuckness, Jr. and Tim McGaha 67
Dynamics and Control of Close Orbits Around Small Rotating Bodies (AAS 97-103), M. Guelman 75
Autonomous Control of a Ring of Satellites (AAS 97-104), A. Gavin Y. Johnston and Colin R. McInnes 93
Halo Orbit Generation Using the Center Manifold (AAS 97-105), Martin W. Lo 109
Lissajous Orbits Around Halo Orbits (AAS 97-106), G. Gómez, J. Masdemont and C. Simó 117
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 135
GPS Navigation Initiatives at Goddard Space Flight Center Flight Dynamics Division (AAS 97-107), Roger C. Hart, Son Truong, Anne C. Long, Taesul Lee, Joseph Chan and Dipak H. Oza 137
ORBEST - A GPS Navigation Solution Algorithm Without DOP Analysis (AAS 97-108), Roberto V. F. Lopes and Hélio K. Kuga 153
Analysis of Algebraic Solutions to the GPS Navigational Equations (AAS 97-110), J. B. Lundberg, C. F. Minter and S. Yoon 167
Satellite Orbit Determination Using GPS Pseudoranges Under SA (AAS 97-111), Patrick W. Binning 183
High-Accuracy Space Shuttle Reference Trajectories for the STS-77 GPS Attitude and Navigation Experiment (GANE) (AAS 97-112), Michael E. Lisano and J. Russell Carpenter 195
Using the GPS Navigation Solution for Orbit Determination (AAS 97-109) Abstract, J. M. Nascimento, H. K. Kuga and A. F. B. A. Prado 207
ATTITUDE DYNAMICS 209
Dynamics of an Asymmetric Spacecraft Driven by a Constant Thrust: Perturbation Studies (AAS 97-114), Trevor Williams and Sergei Tanygin 211
Effects of Exhaust Gases on the Dynamics of Spinning Space Vehicles Undergoing Mass Loss (AAS 97-115), J. Mudge, F. O. Eke and T. C. Mao 231
Uncertainty Propagation in Attitude Dynamics (AAS 97-116), Maruthi R. Akella and John L. Junkins 253
Further Investigations of the Attitude Motions of a Variable Mass Cylinder (AAS 97-117), T. C. Mao and F. O. Eke 269
The Dynamics and Modeling Fidelity of an Apparatus to Test the Stability of Spinning Spacecraft Under Thrust (AAS 97-118), Dominic M. Halsmer 281
An Instantaneous Eigenstructure Quasi-Coordinate Formulation for Nonlinear Multibody Dynamics (AAS 97-119), John L. Junkins and Hanspeter Schaub 295
SATELLITE THEORY 311
A Family of Variable-Step Chebyshev Methods for Precise Integration of Perturbed Oscillator Systems (AAS 97-121), D. L. Richardson and J. Vigo Aguiar 313
Semianalytical Methods for High Eccentric Orbits: Zonal Harmonics and Air Drag Terms (AAS 97-122), Roberto Barrio and Jesús Palacián 331
East-West Stationkeeping of Satellite Orbits with Resonant Tesseral Harmonics (AAS 97-123), T. A. Ely and K. C. Howell 341
Reducing the Geopotential Tesseral Harmonic Effects on Autonomous Longitude Drift Control of Sun-Synchronous Satellites (AAS 97-124), Valcir Orlando, Helio Koiti Kuga and Roberto Vieira da Fonseca Lopes 361
Analytical Theory for the SPOT Satellite (AAS 97-125), Jesús Palacián, Juan F. San Juan and Patricia Yanguas 375
Regularized Equations of Motion for the Alfriend-Coffey Hamiltonian (AAS 97-126), Ignacio Aparicio and Luis Floría 383
NAVIGATION/TRACKING/DEBRIS 397
Navigation Using Two Angle-Only Measurements to Determine Position of Low-Thrust Spacecraft (AAS 97-128), Scott W. Burkham, Dan G. Tuckness, Jr. and Tim McGaha 399
Adaptive Interplanetary Navigation Using Differenced Range Observables (AAS 97-129), Robert H. Bishop and Wassim S. Chaer 411
On the Application of Gravity Gradiometer for Inertial Navigation System (AAS 97-130), Hirokimi Shingu 431
An Overall Trajectory and Performance Analysis for a Long-Range Hypersonic Transport Using Exo-Atmospheric Coast (AAS 97-131), Dan G. Tuckness, Jr. and Tim McGaha 443
An Estimation of Hazards in the Space Environment for a Long-Range Hypersonic Transport Using Exo-Atmospheric Coast (AAS 97-133), Dan G. Tuckness, Jr. and Tim McGaha 451
Predictive Avoidance for Ground-Based Lasing (AAS 97-134), S. Alfano, R. Burns, D. Pohlen and G. Wirsig 457
Predicting Crack Lengths in Multi-Wall Systems Following a Perforating Orbital Debris Impact (AAS 97-135), William P. Schonberg and Essam Mohamed 469
MULTI-BODY DYNAMICS/TETHERED SYSTEMS 487
Multibody Modeling of Communications Satellite Dynamics for Ground-Based Simulation (AAS 97-136), J. E. Cochran, Jr., Y-M. Cheng, S. Cho, S. Yoon and J. M. Kim 489
Coordinated Motion Control of Multiple Manipulator Space Free-Flyers (AAS 97-137), S. Ali A. Moosavian and Evangelos Papadopoulos 501
A New Look at the Problem of Constraints Violation (AAS 97-138), Shlomo Djerassi and Keith W. Buffinton 517
Simultaneous Deployment of a Cable From Two Moving Platforms (AAS 97-139), Shlomo Djerassi and Hagai Bamberger 533
Non-Linear
Free Vibration of a Spinning Tether (AAS 97-141), Byung No Min and Arun
K. Misra 547
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TRAJECTORY DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION 567
Some Necessary Conditions for the Optimality of Synergetic Maneuvers (AAS 97-146), I. Michael Ross and Sang-Young Park 569
Determination of Optimal Spacecraft Trajectories Using a Step-by-Step Linearization Method (AAS 97-149), S. H. Pourtakdoust, M. A. Jalali and J. R. Saberian 583
Optimal Maneuver Sequence for Koreasat 1 Recovery (AAS 97-160), Bruce A. Conway and Jyun-Jye F. Chen 595
Study of Integrated Optimization Method of Trajectory/Vehicle Overall Parameter (AAS 97-147) Abstract, Wang Zhigang, Yan Hui, Chen Shilu and Nan Ying 619
CONTROL THEORY 621
Conditions for Convergence in Indirect Adaptive Control Based Learning Control (AAS 97-150), Hao-Ping Wen, Richard W. Longman and Yeong Soon Ryu 623
Approximate Solution of Optimal Control Problems (AAS 97-151), David G. Hull 643
Use of Decoupling Basis Functions in Learning Control for Local Learning and Improved Transients (AAS 97-152), Sang June Oh, Richard W. Longman and Minh Q. Phan 651
Experiments Bridging Learning and Repetitive Control (AAS 97-154), Yi-Ping Hsin, Richard W. Longman, Edward J. Solcz and Jan de Jong 671
Feedback Time-Optimal Control Synthesis for Flexible Structures With Damping (AAS 97-194), Bassam A. AL-Bassam and D. Joseph Mook 691
Simultaneous Orbit and Attitude Maneuvers for a Geostationary Communications Satellite by Bang-Bang Type Control (AAS 97-153) Abstract, S. Lee and J-S. Lee 711
MISSION DESIGN - NEAR EARTH 713
On Satellite Umbra/Penumbra Entry and Exit Positions (AAS 97-155), Beny Neta and David Vallado 715
The Effect of Orbiter-Induced Perturbations on the Trajectory From a Payload Perspective (AAS 97-156), Andrew F. Heaton 725
Space Shuttle Contingency Planning by the Goddard Space Flight Center Flight Dynamics Division (AAS 97-161), J. O. Cappellari, Jr., W. F. Forcey, L. March, D. P. Morgenstern, P. P. Powers, M. P. Schwegmann, A. Showell, J. P. Lynch, G. C. Marr 733
Stationkeeping Maneuvers for the China-Brazil Satellite (AAS 97-162) Abstract
A. F. B. A. Prado 753
ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL 755
Aerodynamic Stabilization Analysis for LEO Small Satellites (AAS 97-163), Jeng-Shing Chern, Zuu-Chang Hong and Yen-Hsun Chen 757
The SKY2000 Master Star Catalog (AAS 97-164), Joanne R. Myers, Christopher B. Sande, Alvin C. Miller, Wayne H. Warren, Jr. and David A. Tracewell 767
Attitude Determination for Spin Stabilized Satellites from GPS Interferometry (AAS 97-165), Roberto V. F. Lopes, Sergio M. Fabri and Luiz D. D. Ferreira 783
Study on Optimal Filtering for Attitude Determination Applied to the Moon-Sun Sensor (AAS 97-166), F. Curti and D. Mortari 803
ESOQ-2 Single-Point Algorithm for Fast Optimal Spacecraft Attitude Determination (AAS 97-167), Daniele Mortari 817
Airborne Kinematic Attitude Determination Using GPS Phase Interferometry (AAS 97-168), Toshiaki Tsujii, Masaaki Murata and Masatoshi Harigae 827
Performance Assessment of the Moon-Sun Attitude Sensor (AAS 97-169), G. Laneve and D. Mortari 839
LEQG and Game Theoretic Satellite Attitude Control With Magnetic Torquer (AAS 97-170), Chang-Hee Won 851
MISSION DESIGN - LUNAR AND INTERPLANETARY 867
Ballistic Capture Lunar Transfer Determination for the U.S. Air Force Academy Blue Moon Mission (AAS 97-171), Edward Belbruno, Ronald Humble and Jac Coil 869
Lunar and Planetary Missions Launched From a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (AAS 97-172), Paul A. Penzo 881
Mercury Mission Design Using Solar Electric Propulsion Spacecraft (AAS 97-173), Craig A. Kluever and Mudar Abu-Saymeh 891
Trajectory Design for a Europa Orbiter Mission: A Plethora of Astrodynamic Challenges (AAS 97-174), Theodore H. Sweetser, Robert Maddock, Jennie Johannesen, Julia Bell, Paul A. Penzo, Aron Wolf, Steven N. Williams, Steve Matousek and Stacy Weinstein 901
Contour Mission Overview and Trajectory Design (AAS 97-175), R. W. Farquhar, D. W. Dunham and Shao-Chiang Jen 921
The Customization of Satellite Tool Kit for Use on the NEAR Mission (AAS 97-176), James Woodburn, Ken Williams and Henry DeWitt 935
Preliminary Plans for a Close Encounter With 253 Mathilde (AAS 97-177), B. G. Williams, C. E. Helfrich, J. K. Miller, W. M. Owen, D. J. Scheeres, D. K. Yeomans, D. W. Dunham, R. W. Farquhar, G. L. Heyler, J. V. McAdams, S. L. Murchie and A. P. Harch 955
DYNAMICS AND CONTROL OF FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES 973
Thermally-Induced Attitude Dynamics of a Spacecraft With a Flexible Boom (AAS 97-178), John D. Johnston and Earl A. Thornton 975
On-Off Control to Despin and Retrieve a Tethered Artificial Gravity Spacecraft Including Passive Damping (AAS 97-180), Salma I. Saeed and J. David Powell 995
Near Optimal Control for Flexible Expendable Launch Vehicles (AAS 97-182), Zhaozhi Tan and Peter M. Bainum 1015
Minimum Time Translation of a Flexible Beam Using Pulse Response Based Control: Experimental Results (AAS 97-184), Raul Gonzalez-Lima 1029
Identification of Structural Parameters of SSRMS (AAS 97-179) Abstract, S. Kalaycioglu, M. Giray and H. Asmer 1039
Vibration Control of Flexible Manipulators Using Smart Structures (AAS 97-181) Abstract, S. Kalaycioglu, M. Giray and H. Asmer 1040
ORBITAL TRANSFERS 1041
General Form of the Spacecraft Terminal Rendezvous Equations and State Transtion Matrix (AAS 97-185), Thomas E. Carter 1043
Best Forms of Solution of the Tschauner-Hempel Differential Equations (AAS 97-186), Thomas E. Carter 1059
Trajectory Optimization With Dual Thrust Limited Propulsion Systems (AAS 97-188) Abstract, C. A. Ocampo and G. W. Rosborough 1067
The Multiple Spacecraft Orbit Transfer Problem: Case I, No Booster (AAS 97-189) Abstract, C. A. Ocampo and G. W. Rosborough 1068
Optimal Maneuvers in a Non-Keplerian Force Field (AAS 97-190) Abstract, W. Schulz, A. F. B. A. Prado and H. K. Kuga 1069
ORBIT DETERMINATION AND FILTERING THEORY 1071
Performance of TOPEX/POSEIDON “Quick-Look” Precision Orbit Determination in the Extended Mission (AAS 97-192), A. H. Salama, B. M. Kennedy, J. R. Guinn and B. G. Williams 1073
On the Possibility of Ill-Conditioned Covariance Matrices in the First-Order Two-Step Estimator (AAS 97-195), James L. Garrison, Penina Axelrad and N. Jeremy Kasdin 1087
A Modified Detection Filter for Sensor Faults (AAS 97-196), André Ferreira de Mello and Marcelo Lopes de Oliveira e Souza 1103
Staging Point Estimation of a Multi-Stage Launch Vehicle (AAS 97-191) Abstract, J. C. Brewer and D. A. Cicci 1119
Improvements in Atmospheric Drag Modeling for Precision Orbit Determination (AAS 97-193) Abstract, X. S. Tang and C. K. Shum 1120
APPENDICES 1121
Publications of the American Astronautical Society 1123
INDEX 1139