AME557
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AME557 - Orbital Mechanics and Space Flight
Course ID
038847
Course Description
Students will acquire a foundation in orbital mechanics with comprehensive study of Earth orbits and some analysis of interplanetary trajectories. Mechanics, time-displacement, and classical coordinate systems will be emphasized. Real satellites and spacecraft will be the basis for many problems.
Individual design project (versus group project for undergraduates), as well as additional topics and more advanced homework assignments.
Individual design project (versus group project for undergraduates), as well as additional topics and more advanced homework assignments.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
AME457
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No