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MAE 7540 - Advanced Astodynamics Techniques and Applications


3 credits

Classical perturbation techniques, special perturbation techniques (regularization), and numerical techniques with applications to nonuniformily distributed mass models, third-body problems, cis-lunar trajectories, and orbit maneuver targeting. Other topics include Encke’s method and state-transition/sensitivity matrices. Advanced numerical integration and optimization techniques.

Prerequisite/Restriction: MAE 5560 .

Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall