Space Mechanics
Lecture
Main Campus
Course Description
Orbits of near-earth satellites and interplanetary probes; relative motion in orbit; transfer and rendezvous; orbit determination; influence of earth's oblateness; sun and moon effects on earth satellites; decay of satellite orbits; invited lectures from industry. Prerequisite: ENGR 15 and familiarity with MatLab.
AA 279A
Units: 3
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Typically Offered
Not Available
Grading Basis
Letter (ABCD/NP)
Class Level
Graduate
Instructional Mode
In Person
Gen Ed Requirement(s)
None