Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization

Launch your Career in Spacecraft Attitude GNC. Master Complex Spacecraft Dynamics Modeling

Instructor: Hanspeter Schaub

What you'll learn

  •   Modeling spacecraft with angular momentum exchange devices
  •   Analytical methods to derive equations of motion
  •   How to apply Holonomic and Pfaffian constraints to a dynamical description

    • Skills you'll gain

  •   Mechanics
  •   Torque (Physics)
  •   Applied Mathematics
  •   Engineering Calculations
  •   Mathematical Modeling
  •   Vibrations
  •   Angular
  •   Differential Equations
  •   Control Systems
  •   Finite Element Methods
  •   Mechanical Engineering
  •   Simulation and Simulation Software

    • Specialization - 3 course series

    The learners will develop complex spacecraft dynamics simulations of a vehicle with several variable speed control moment gyroscopes (CMGs) attached. This challenging software development allows the engineer to create high fidelity attitude simulation and control development. Further, the capstone project explores spacecraft with time varying geometry for both 3D and planar rotation cases. This is applicable to modeling flexing or deploying solar panels.

    Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

    Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project

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