ASTE 585 Spacecraft Attitude Control

Units: 3
Terms Offered: SpSm

Review of attitude dynamics, gravity gradient stabilization, attitude stabilization with a spin, attitude maneuvers, control using momentum exchange devices, momentum-biased stabilization, reaction thruster control.
Prerequisite: AME 451 or EE 482;
Recommended Preparation: a course in dynamics.
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter