AT76.9039 Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

Course Objective: This course provides the principles of spacecraft dynamics and basic control technics of spin-stabilized satellites. It includes fundamental mathematics and dynamics which are necessary to understand the spacecraft’s behavior in space. The objectives of this course are to give a basic working knowledge of vector algebra and matrices as well as the rigid-body dynamics and control theory.

Learning Outcomes:
The students on the completion of the course would be able to:
1. Obtain a basic knowledge of vector algebra and matrices.
2. Critically evaluate and apply principles of spacecraft dynamics and control techniques.
3. Explain the attitude maneuvers of rigid spacecraft.
4. Control the spin-stabilized satellites.

Prerequisite: None