Publisher's Synopsis
This volume contains a selection of the papers presented at the meeting on Satellite Dynamics which address the most interesting aspects of orbital dynamics problems.;Divided into four sections, the papers are presented under the following headings: Analysis of the Earth Satellite Orbits for Geodesy and Geodynamics; Surface Force Effects in Orbit and Position Determination; Latest Developments in Orbital Determination; and finally Satellite and Probe Mission Design in View of Imposed Scientific Requirements.;The contents demonstrate the variety of problems of orbital and trajectory determinations for the solution of the fundamental tasks of space research.