Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Space Vehicles and Orbital Dynamics

421-14169

Iowa State Course Substitution

Astrodynamics I

AERE 3510

Course Info

International Credits: 6.0
Converted Credits: 3.5
Country: Spain
Language: English
Course Description:

1. Two body problem Conservation laws Conics and orbital elements 2. Kepler's equation Formulation for the elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic cases Numerical solution 3. Orbital maneuvers Fundamentals of spherical trigonometry Hohmann, bielliptic transfers; plane change; phasing maneuvers, electric orbit raising 4. Preliminary orbit determination Gibbs problem, Gauss problem Lambert's problem Porkchop diagrams 5. Perturbations Special perturbation methods General perturbation methods Drag, solar radiation, third body Geopotential and spherical harmonics 6. Interplanetary trajectories Patched-conics method Launch and B-Plane targeting 7. Relative motion and rendezvous Clohessy-Wiltshire equations 8. Circular restricted three body problem Derivation and normalization. Jacobi's energy integral Lagrange libration points Stability and trajectories near Lagrange points 9. Space vehicles: attitude dynamics Free body attitude kinematics and dynamics Gravity gradient Reaction control system and reaction wheels 10. Introduction to space missions and space systems Application orbits, types of missions Spacecraft subsystems

Review

Evaluated Date:
December 9, 2023
Evaluated:
Ossama Abdelkhalik
Expiration Date:
December 9, 2028