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<p>Creating course page via bot</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Course<br /> | code = MCL318<br /> | name = Introduction to Orbital Mechanics<br /> | credits = 3<br /> | credit_structure = 3-0-0<br /> | pre_requisites = APL100<br /> | overlaps = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> == MCL318 : Introduction to Orbital Mechanics ==<br /> Kinematics and Dynamics of point Mass: Particle Kinematics in Moving Frames, Newton&#039;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.</div>

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