Astronautical Engineering 585:

Spacecraft Attitude Control (3.0 units)

Review of attitude dynamics, gravity gradient stabilization, attitude stabilization with a spin, attitude maneuvers, control using momentum exchange devices, momentum-biased stabilization, reaction thruster control. Recommended preparation: a course in dynamics
SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
29149R902Lecture9:00-11:50amMon, Wed5 of 10Henryk FlashnerOHE120PDF (73247 KB)feesession dates
29179D910Lecture9:00-11:50amMon, Wed18 of 20Henryk FlashnerDEN@ViterbiPDF (73247 KB)feesession dates
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