Dynamics of Aerospace Vehicles

Catalog description

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Derivation of the nonlinear air and space vehicle dynamics equations; attitude representation with Euler angles and quaternions; forces and moments due to aerodynamics, thrust and gravity gradient; linearization; development of state-space models for aircraft and spacecraft; static and dynamic stability analysis for aircraft and satellites; spin and gravity gradient stabilization; stability derivatives; longitudinal and lateral modes and transfer functions for aircraft; aircraft flying qualities; elements of aircraft configuration design; response to control inputs. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AERO 301 and AERO 310 .