This course is part of the Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization

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Spacecraft Dynamics and Control SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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This course trains you in the skills needed to program specific orientation and achieve precise aiming goals for spacecraft moving through three dimensional space. First, we cover stability definitions of nonlinear dynamical systems, covering the difference between local and global stability. We then analyze and apply Lyapunov's Direct Method to prove these stability properties, and develop a nonlinear 3-axis attitude pointing control law using Lyapunov theory. Finally, we look at alternate feedback control laws and closed loop dynamics. 
After this course, you will be able to...

* Differentiate between a range of nonlinear stability concepts
* Apply Lyapunov’s direct method to argue stability and convergence on a range of dynamical systems
* Develop rate and attitude error measures for a 3-axis attitude control using Lyapunov theory
* Analyze rigid body control convergence with unmodeled torque

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Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization

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Approx. 31 hours to complete

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Hanspeter Schaub

Glenn L. Murphy Chair in Engineering, Professor

Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences

28,820 Learners

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Nonlinear Stability Definitions

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 67 min)

12 videos

Course Introduction1mModule 1 Introduction1m1: Overview of Nonlinear Control6m1.1: Overview Stability Definition Discussion5m1.2: Nonlinear Equations Representation8m2: Definition: Neighborhood3m3: Definitions: Lagrange Stability3m4: Definitions: Lyapunov Stability5m5: Definitions: Asymptotic Stability6m6: Definitions: Global Stability2m7: Linearizing a Dynamical System6mOptional Review: Stability Definitions16m

7 practice exercises

Concept Check 1 - State Vector Representation30mConcept Check 2 - State Neighborhood30mConcept Check 3 - Lagrange Stability30mConcept Check 4 - Lyapunov Stability30mConcept Check 5 - Asymptotic Stability30mConcept Check 6 - Global Stability Definitions30mConcept Check 7 - Linearization20m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Overview of Lyapunov Stability Theory

5 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 129 min)

14 videos

Module 2 Introduction1m1: Overview of Definite Function15m2: Lyapunov Function Definition10m2.1: Lyapunov Asymptotic Stability17m3: Lyapunov Stability of Linear System4m4: Global Stability Applications2mOptional Review: Definiteness7mOptional Review: Stability Definitions3mOptional Review: Lyapunov's Direct Method9m5: General Elemental Velocity Lyapunov Function12m5.1 Example: Multi-Link System3m6: Rigid Body Detumble Control20m7: State-Based Lyapunov Functions14mOptional Review: Elemental Lyapunov Functions2m

7 practice exercises

Concept Check 1 - Definite Function20mConcept Check 2 - Lyapunov Functions45mConcept Check 3 - Asymptotic Stability40mConcept Check 4 - Global Stability Applications30mConcept Check 5 - General Elemental Rate5mConcept Check 6 - Rigid Body Elemental Rate Lyapunov Function30mConcept Check 7 - General Elemental State Lyapunov Function20m

Week3

Week 3

11 hours to complete

Attitude Control of States and Rates

11 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 82 min)

8 videos

Module 3 Introduction1m1: Nonlinear Rigid Body State and Rate Control14m2: Global Stability of Nonlinear Attitude Control8m2.1 Example: Nonlinear Regulation Control11m2.2: Asymptotic Stability for Nonlinear Attitude Control5m3: Unmodeled Disturbance Torque15m4: Nonlinear Integral Control11m5: Feedback Gain Selection13m

5 practice exercises

Concept Check 1 - General 3-Axis Attitude Control1h 30mConcept Check 2 - Asymptotic Stability1h 30mConcept Check 3 - Unknown External Torques2h 8mConcept Check 4 - Integral Feedback2h 30mConcept Check 5 - Feedback Gain Selection2h 30m

Week4

Week 4

10 hours to complete

Alternate Attitude Control Formulations

10 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 97 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CONTROL OF NONLINEAR SPACECRAFT ATTITUDE MOTION

by PPNov 26, 2020

The whole course is really good. The instructor is awesome at teaching concepts. I got to learn a lot of new things.

by DASep 18, 2020

Excellent course but it could have been smoother if the instructor kept himself in loop with people doing the course

by SDFeb 3, 2018

Excellent teaching from Professor Schaub ! Course has been very well organised and touches on the important aspects of nonlinear control. Looking forward to more courses from you.

Thank you !

by SHSep 11, 2020

Thanks Prof Schaub, that was a wonder of a course! Learned so much and still want to proceed :)

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About the Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization

Spacecraft Dynamics and Control covers three core topic areas: the description of the motion and rates of motion of rigid bodies (Kinematics), developing the equations of motion that prediction the movement of rigid bodies taking into account mass, torque, and inertia (Kinetics), and finally non-linear controls to program specific orientations and achieve precise aiming goals in three-dimensional space (Control). The specialization invites learners to develop competency in these three areas through targeted content delivery, continuous concept reinforcement, and project applications.

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