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Astrodynamics
| Two-Body Problem in Three Dimensions, Orbital Elements, Orbit Types ( Circular, Elliptical, Hyperbolic), Reference Frames and Time-Keeping, Orbit Determination, Position and Velocity, Introduction to Three Body Problem, Earth Orbits, Orbital Pertuburations (Earth Environment, Third-Body Effects), Orbit Lifetime, Ballistic Trajectories, Types and Uses of Orbits (Low, Mid, High, Sun-Synchronous, Geo-synchronous), Mission Analysis, Basic Orbital Maneuvering, Delta-V Considerations, Interplanetary Transfer and Rendezvous, Methods of Patched Conics, Space-Vehicle Attitude Dynamics, Rigid-Body Motion, Typical Configurations Applications (Non-spinning, Spinning, Momentum-Bias), Space-Vehicle Attitude Control, Typical Sensor and Actuator Devices, Strategies for Attitude Control, Applications of Classic Control, Lunch Vehicle Considerations, Various Rocket Configurations, Staging Ascent to Orbit. Additional Topics May be Covered as Time Permits. |
| Credit hours/ Marks:- 4 |
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