The aims of this course are to: introduce the methods of space flight dynamics; demonstrate how these methods are applied to real space systems; introduce the use of spaceflight dynamics in space systems engineering, by developing an understanding of orbital/celestial mechanics, its analytical and mathematical principles, satellite orbits, trajectories and maneuvers, orbital perturbations, dynamics of spacecraft moving under the influence of forces common to the space flight environment, as well as an insight to spacecraft attitude dynamic and control methods. The major topics covered include: Co-ordinate Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Two Body problem, Satellite Ground Tracks, Launch Trajectory, Orbital Maneuvers, Space Environment, Orbital Perturbations, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control, Satellite Constellations, Re-entry Dynamics and Interplanetary spaceflight.
Mathworks - Aerospace Toolbox
Mathworks - Space Applications
Mathworks - Orbital Mechanics Library
Mathworks - GUI for simulating Keplerian Orbits
Mathworks - High Precision Orbit Propagator
Mathworks - Smart Nanosatellite Attitude Propagator
Mathworks - CubeSat Model
Mathworks - CubeSat Simulation Library
FlightGear - Flight Simulator
NASA - Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX)
Space Mission Analysis and Design
Astronautics - The Physics of Space Flight
NASA Systems Engineering Handbook
NASA Readings in Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering Fundamentals
NASA Space Mechanisms Handbook
NASA Beginners Guide to Aeronautics
NASA CubeSat 101
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Design
Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
Optimal Control with Aerospace Applications
Artificial Gravity
Fundamentals of Space Biology
Fundamentals of Space Medicine
NanoSat Database
European Space Agency
