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Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control by V.A.Chobotov, 1991
Call Number Q 629.4742 C451s

Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control by Marshall H. Kaplan, 1976
Call Number 629.45 K14m

Spaceflight Dynamics by William Wiesel, 1997
Call Number 629.411w637s1997

Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control by James R. Wertz, 1978
Call Number 629.4742Sp11

Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control by Bong Wie, 1998
Call Number 629.41w634s

Theory and application of spacecraft attitude dynamics and control; Euler angles, direction cosines, quaternions and Gibbs-Rodrigues parameters; attitude sensors and control actuators; spin, three-axis active, reaction wheel, control moment gyro, gravity gradient control systems; environmental effects.

AE 352 and AE 353, or equivalent

3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours.

Homework 20%
Homework is due at the beginning of class period. A late penalty of 10% per calendar day will be assessed.
No homework is accepted after solutions worked out in class.
Midterm Exam 40%
Comprehensive Final Exam 40%

Midterm Exam: Thursday, March 19, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM, 106B8 EH
Final Exam: Friday, May 8, 2009, 7 PM – 10 PM, 163 Everitt Lab