AAE 4503: Spacecraft Dynamic Systems and Control

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ME 1311 and MATH 2306 and AAE 3125
In this course, students will learn and solve problems related to the dynamics of spaceflight: orbits, maneuvers, satellite stability and control, rocket performance, and re-entry. They solve linearized equations of motion in space. They analyze modes and natural motion of spacecraft.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Learn how to identify the basic mode of the space vehicle dynamics.
Analyze static and dynamic motions of rockets and spacecraft.
Simulate Sensors/actuators/dynamics/control.
Analyze the entire control system.
Apply classical and state space control approaches.
Analyze multi-loop design techniques.