409 pgs, 1997, Cambridge University Press
ISBN 978-0521787802

Satellites rely heavily on their onboard controls, and this book aims to explain the basics of spacecraft dynamics along with practical aspects of control. Sidi emphasizes real-world engineering problem-solving such as environmental effects on dynamics, early anticipation of effects of delay or saturation, and constraints imposed by available hardware. Topics covered include orbital and attitude dynamics, gravity gradient and single-/dual-spin stabilization, structural dynamics and liquid sloshing, and are treated with sufficient depth to enable the reader to choose correct solutions. Intended for graduate students or engineers, the author assumes readers have knowledge of linear algebra, linear systems, Laplace transforms, and dynamics.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Orbit Dynamics
3. Orbital Maneuvers
4. Attitude Dynamics and Kinematics
5. Gravity Gradient Stabilization
6. Single- and Dual-Spin Stabilization
7. Attitude Maneuvers in Space
8. Momentum-Based Attitude Stabilization
9. Reaction Thruster Attitude Control
10. Structural Dynamics and Liquid Sloshing
    
    Appendix A: Attitude Transformations in Space
    Appendix B: Attitude Determination Hardware
    Appendix C: Orbit and Attitude Control Hardware