ARO 4070 - Trajectory Design (3)

Trajectory design and optimization. Methods covered can be applied to various aerospace systems but primarily centered around space mission design. Explores simulation of trajectory in complex dynamical systems using numerical techniques. The process of designing trajectories for mission requirements and optimization. Understand and use simple optimization methods to design trajectories for space missions.

Prerequisite(s): ARO Major, C or better in ARO 309 or ARO 3090, and C or better in ARO 406 or ARO 4060.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course