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2015-2016 University Catalog 
    
2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ARO 309 - Orbital Mechanics (3)


Space mission and trajectory design. Kepler’s laws. Orbits, hyperbolic escape trajectories, interplanetary transfers, gravity assists. Special orbits including geostationary, Molniya, sun-synchronous.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; C or better in ARO 102L , ARO 203L , and ME 215 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.



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