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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Orbital mechanics / edited by Vladimir A. Chobotov.-3rd ed.
p. cm.-(AIAA education series)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Orbital mechanics. 2. Artificial satellites-Orbits.
3. Navigation (Astronautics). I. Chobotov, Vladimir A. II. Series.
TL1050.O73 2002 629.4 ? 113-dc21

(hardcover : alk. paper) 2002008309

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About the Author

Vladimir A. Chobotov
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California
Former Manager, Space Hazards Section, Astrodynamics Department Instructor, UCLA, The Aerospace Corporation

Hans K. Karrenberg
Engineer's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California
Former Director, Astrodynamics Department Lecturer, UCLA Extension, The Aerospace Corporation

Chia-Chun "George" Chao
Ph.D. in Astrodynamics, University of California, Los Angeles
Senior Engineering Specialist, Astrodynamics Department Lecturer, UCLA Extension, The Aerospace Corporation