AEROENG 5626
Transcript Abbreviation:
Orbital Mech
Course Description:
Introduction to orbital mechanics with orbit determination techniques, orbital maneuvers and lunar and interplanetary trajectories.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3520 (520) and MechEng 2030 (430).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 645 or 745.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Educate students about fundamentals of orbital mechanics.
Enable students to use basic tools of orbit determination.
Train students to analyze and design orbital trajectories for various space missions.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and Review of Two Body Orbital Motion | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Orbital Position and Velocity as a function of Time (Time of Flight) including Universal Formulation of Time of Flight | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Orbital Elements; Effects of Earth’s Oblateness and Ground Tracks | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basic Orbital Maneuvers | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lunar Trajectories | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of Interplanetary Trajectories | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Orbit perturbations: special and general perturbations, numerical integration methods | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Initial orbit determination: range-azimuth-elevation observations, angles only observations, mixed observations; three position vectors and time; two position vectors and time | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Orbit determination and estimation I : linear and nonlinear least squares estimation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Orbit determination and estimation II : sequential-batch least squares, Kalman filtering Applications and practical considerations via ODTK (Orbit Determination Tool Kit) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 30% |
| Mid term exams (2) | 40% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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