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Overview
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Lagrange's equations of motion, two-body problem, conic sections, Kepler's laws, orbit determination. Multi-body problems and integrals of motion. Fundamentals of perturbation theory, variation of parameters, and Lagrange's planetary equations. Regularization and alternative formulations of equations of motion. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 4134 is a prerequisite.
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Class Time
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MW 2:30pm - 3:45pm
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Location
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WHIT 281
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Office Hours
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MW 9:30-10:30 am, R 1:30-2:30pm (or by appointment)
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Syllabus
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AOE 5234
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Text Book
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- R. H. Battin, An Introduction to the Mathematics and Methods of Astrodynamics, AIAA Education Series, New York, 1999.
- H. Schaub and J. L. Junkins, Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems, AIAA Education Series, Reston, VA, 2003.
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