Capture Dynamics and Chaotic Motions in Celestial Mechanics: With Applications to the Construction of Low Energy Transfers Hardcover - 2004

First line

The basic differential equations are defined that we will use throughout this book.

From the rear cover

"A classic, by one of the masters of the field. Belbruno found the almost magical low energy chaotic orbit that got the Hiten spacecraft successfully to the moon. This text has a beautiful general treatment of chaotic orbits, which are now of great importance both in the celestial navigation of spacecraft and in evaluating the threat of killer asteroids in near earth orbit."--J. Richard Gott, III, Professor of Astrophysics, Princeton University

"It is truly amazing to see how many new gems have been discovered recently in the classical three-body problem, which has led to theoretical delight as well as to practical applications in solar-system space flight. In this book we hear the story firsthand, from someone who has been instrumental in both aspects of these developments."--Piet Hut, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton

"This is a well-written book, the first one in the literature to combine modern and advanced theoretical results in celestial mechanics with practical methods used for understanding and designing the low energy trajectories of space missions."--Florin Diacu, University of Victoria

"This book stands alone in developing a rigorous theoretical framework to explore the complexities of motion within those portions of the system phase space where the small body is bound to the system but not necessarily to either of the large bodies. It establishes a comprehensive framework for a wide variety of research problems in solar system evolution and in space mission planning. Belbruno has tied together an extensive range of material into a logical construction."--Wendell Mendell, NASA Johnson Space Center