MCL318
| MCL318 | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Orbital Mechanics | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | APL100 |
| Overlaps | |
MCL318 : Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
[edit]Kinematics and Dynamics of point Mass: Particle Kinematics in Moving Frames, Newton's Laws, Equations of relative motion, Numerical Solution of Dynamics Equations; Two Body problem: Angular momentum and orbit formulas, Perifocal frame, Lagrange coefficients, Circular Lagrange points; Restricted Three Body problem: Lagrange points, Jacobi constant; Orbital position as Function of Time: Time since periapsis, Circular, Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic trajectories; Orbits in 3D: Geocentric frames, Orbital elements, Coordinate transformations; Orbit Determination: Ground Trace, Preliminary orbit determination; Orbital Maneuvers: Introduction to Impulsive Maneuvers, Hohmann Transfer, Bi-elliptic Hohmann Transfer, Non-Hohmann Transfers, Nonimpulsive orbital maneuvers; Relative Motion and Rendezvous: Relative motion in orbit, Clohessy-Wiltshire equations, Relative motion in close proximity circular orbits; Interplanetary Trajectories: Interplanetary Hohmann transfers, Rendezvous opportunities, Sphere of influence, Method of patched conics, Planetary departure, Planetary rendezvous, flyby, ephemeris, non-Hohmann trajectories.