Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: AEROSP 470 or graduate standing. Enforced Prerequisite: None. (3 credits) Introduction to spacecraft attitude dynamics and control. Topics include attitude representations; dynamics and stability of rigid spacecraft with momentum wheels; deterministic and stochastic attitude estimation; and attitude control of spacecraft using internal and external torques. Focus on underlying mechanics with coverage of typical spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators.