Introduction to space dynamics
by William Tyrrell Thomson · first published 1961
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…books I've read through, this one is self-consistent and much easier to follow the math on. Yes, the solutions are often long-winded, but that is the cost you pay for having a system. Other books like Introduction to Space Dynamics are very hand-wavey and not easy to check your work or find where you made a mistake, not to mention you must pick your coordinate systems very carefully and up front. Coordinate systems should not dictate…
on “Cambridge University Press make their books free until May” ↗> Other books like Introduction to Space Dynamics are very hand-wavey... Coordinate systems should not dictate the physics; it should be the other way around. It seems like you've not tried reading actual physics books written by real physicists and…
on “Cambridge University Press make their books free until May” ↗I've wanted to do this for a while. What's your process like? I have a few books (Introduction to Space Dynamics, the BMW book, etc) but I'm not sure if I should read it cover to cover or try to design a curriculum etc. Do you use any simulation software or just pen and paper?
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