Learning outcomes of the course unit: Student is able to mathematically describe the motion of both natural and artificial satellites in the orbital trajectory. Student is also able to analyze motion in both 2D and 3D space.
Student can describe the gravitational field and determine the effect of perturbation on satellite trajectory and to analyze trajectories using flyby maneuver. Student knows how to program, display and evaluate the motion of satellite and its and trajectories .
Course Contents:
Two body problem. Motion in inertial frame. Relative motion. Angular momentum. Energy law. Trajectories. Time and position. Three body problem. Orbits in three dimensions. Orbital elements. Calculation of elements. Orbital perturbations. Perturbing forces. Geopotential. Orbit propagation. Variation of parameters. Interplanetary trajectories. Gravity assist maneuver. Orbital maneuvers. Impulsive maneuvers. Hohmann transfer.Non-Hohmann transfer. Plane change maneuvers.
