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Description

Attitude representation and parametrization; unperturbed and perturbed attitude dynamics and stability; attitude sensors and actuators; linear and nonlinear attitude control; optimal attitude maneuvers; dynamics of flexible spacecraft and space tethers; invited lectures from industry.

Prerequisites

  • A conferred Bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better.
  • AA242A, ENGR105, AA279A, and familiarity with MatLab (or another mathematical programming language).