Overview
Description
Analysis of orbits in an inverse-square gravitational field; elementary rocket dynamics, impulsive orbit transfer and rendezvous; patched-conic trajectories, planetary gravity-assist maneuvers, and linearized orbit theory with application to simplified analytical models; perturbations.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.