2010-2011 Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAE 5424 - Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Three-dimensional rigid body rotational spacecraft kinematics, Euler angle, quaternions, axis/angle. Euler’s equations of motion, torque-free and constant torque behavior. Gravity gradient equilibria and stability. Spin stabilization, gyrostats, momentum exchange devices, reaction thrusters, magnetic torquers. Prer., MAE 4421, MAE 5417. Graduate standing or consent of instructor.



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