Orbital Dynamics

3 Units

Spacecraft orbital mechanics: the solar system, elements of celestial mechanics, orbit transfer under impulsive thrust, continuous thrust, orbit transfer, decay of orbits due to drag, elements of lift-off and re-entry. Rigid body dynamics, altitude dynamics and control, simulations. Prereq: EMAE 181 and EMAE 252 and EMAE 359 and EMAE 351 .