Fall 2023 Mechanical Engineering E4431 section 001

SPACE VEHICLE DYNAMICS

Call Number 18821
Day & Time
Location
M 10:10am-12:40pm
233 Seeley W. Mudd Building
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Richard W Longman
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

ENME E4202 recommended. Space vehicle dynamics and control, rocket equations, satellite orbits, initial trajectory designs from Earth to other planets, satellite attitude dynamics, gravity gradient stabilization of satellites, spin-stabilized satellites, dual-spin satellites, satellite attitude control, modeling, dynamics, and control of large flexible spacecraft.

Web Site Vergil
Department Mechanical Engineering
Enrollment 16 students (50 max) as of 11:44PM Monday, June 16, 2025
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Number E4431
Section 001
Division School of Engineering and Applied Science: Graduate
Section key 20233MECE4431E001