AERO 3240
Orbital Mechanics
Review of translational kinematics and dynamics. Keplerian two-body problem: Kepler's laws, orbital elements, orbit determination. Orbital perturbations: oblateness of the Earth, atmospheric drag. Orbital maneuvers and interplanetary flights. Advanced topics.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2101 . Lectures three hours per week, tutorial one hour per week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027