ARO 4090 - Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control (3)

Three dimensional rigid-body motion, quaternions, space vehicle motion, and spacecraft attitude dynamics. Topics of spacecraft attitude maneuvering such as de-spinning of satellites, bang-bang control, reaction wheels, control-moment gyros (CMGs), and thrusters. Some laboratory demonstrations and experiments with gyros and CMGs are included.

Prerequisite(s): ARO major, ARO 3220L, C or better in ARO 3090, and C or better in ARO 3220.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Spring
Course Category: Major Course