This course is part 1 of the specialization Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. It is a direct continuation of the Coursera specialization Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. This first course focuses on nonlinear attitude feedback control using a range of angular momentum devices. The course provides a comprehensive review of prerequisite material. Next it develops equations of motion of a spacecraft with momentum exchange devices such as reaction wheels (RWs), control momentum gyroscopes (CMGs) and variable speed control moment gyroscopes (VSCMGs).
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Graduate course on Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, background in vector calculus, linear algebra, basic differential equations.
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Developing spacecraft equations of motion with momentum exchange devices
Writing and validating complex spacecraft simulations
Exploiting momentum device nullmotion to avoid singularities.
Skills you will gain
- Variable Speed Control Moment Gyroscopes
- Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs)
- Nonlinear Attitude Control
- RW Performance Envelopes
- Reaction Wheels
Graduate course on Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, background in vector calculus, linear algebra, basic differential equations.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Revisiting Basics of Spacecraft Kinematics
Revisiting Basics of Spacecraft Kinetics
Revisiting the Basics of Nonlinear Spacecraft Control
VSCMG Dynamics
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