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ASEN 5010: Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control
Description
Studies the rotational motion of spacecrafts, including attitude parameters and spacecraft torques. Applies Euler equations to the attitude motions of simple spacecrafts and their stability.
Outline
- Introduction
- Review of vector notation
- Vector differentiation
- Euler angles
- Spacecraft Attitude Coordinate Choices
- Direction cosine matrix
- Euler parameters
- Modified and classical Rodrigues parameters
- Spacecraft Equations of Motion
- Use momentum and energy equations for rigid bodies
- Linear and Nonlinear Attitude Control of Rigid Bodies
- Learn how to exploit attitude coordinate descriptions to create regulator and tracking feedback control laws.
- Momentum Exchange Devices
- Develop equations of motion of satellite with multiple VSCMGs.
Prerequisites
ASEN 3200 (Orbital Mechanics/Attitude Dynamics and Control) or equivalent.
Education Officer (EO)
Required
Textbooks
Schaub and Junkins, Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems, AIAA Education Series, 2nd ed., 2009.
Hardware & Software
MATLAB
Syllabus
Upcoming & Previous Offerings
Meeting Days Legend: Monday (M), Tuesday (T), Wednesday (W), Thursday (R), Friday (F), Saturday (S), Sunday (U)
Summer Terms: M = Maymester, A = 1st 5 weeks, B= 2nd 5 weeks, C = 8 weeks, D= 10 weeks
Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
| Semester | Term | Time | Days | Location | Instructor | Additional Instructors |
| Spring 2010 | 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM | TR | ECCS 1B12 | Schaub, H | ||
| Spring 2009 | 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM | TR | ECCS 1B12 | Schaub, H |
