| Overview | Space missions and the pointing requirements affect attitude control systems. Rotational kinematics and attitude determination algorithms. Modeling and analysis of the attitude dynamics of space vehicles. Rigid body dynamics, effects of energy dissipation. Gravity gradient, spin, and dual spin stabilization. Rotational maneuvers. Environmental torques. Impacts of attitude stabilization techniques on mission performance. AOE4134 and AOE3034 are prerequisites. |
| Class Time | MWF 11:15am - 12:05pm |
| Location | RAND 216 |
| Office Hours | MW 9:30-10:30 am, R 1:30-2:30pm (or by appointment) |
| Syllabus | AOE 4140 |
| Text Book | H. Schaub and J. L. Junkins, Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems, AIAA Education Series, Reston, VA, 2003. |