Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control

Catalog description

(cross-leveled with MAE 7635 ). Spacecraft attitude representations; Spacecraft rotational kinematics and dynamics; Attitude determination and sensors; Environmental torques; Attitude stabilization strategies with gravity gradient, single and dual spins; Attitude control with momentum exchange devices. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in MAE 3600