Orbital Mechanics and Spacecraft Dynamics

Explore orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics in this comprehensive course from Arizona State University. Delve into the historical foundations of orbital theory, from ancient Greeks to the Scientific Revolution, and master Kepler's laws and Newtonian gravitation. Learn to solve complex orbital problems, including n-body systems, elliptical and hyperbolic orbits, and coordinate transformations. Study advanced topics like orbital transfers, the Oberth effect, Lambert's problem, and perturbations. Gain practical knowledge in rocketry, spacecraft design, and attitude determination and control systems. Download lecture notes from the course webpage to supplement your learning experience.

AEE462, Lecture1, Part A - Introduction and Structure of the Course.
AEE462 Lecture 1, Part B - Orbits and the Greeks.
AEE462 Lecture 1, Part C - Orbits and the Scientific Revolution.
AEE462 Lecture 1, Part D - Kepler's 3 Laws of Planetary motion and Newton's Universal Gravitation.
AEE462 Lecture 2, Part A - The N-body Problem and Physical Invariants.
AEE462 Lecture 2, Part B - The 2 body problem, gravitational constants and Energy Cons. Examples.
AEE462 Lecture 3, Part A - The Eccentricity Vector and the Polar Equation.
AEE462 Lecture 3, Part B - Parameters of Elliptic and Hyperbolic Motion.
AEE462 Lecture 3, Part C - Proving Kepler's 2nd and 3rd Law and Turning Angle for Hyperbolic Orbits.
AEE462 Lecture 4, Part A - Moving Elliptic Orbits in Time.
AEE462 Lecture 4, Part B - Newton-Raphson Iteration and Kepler's Equation.
AEE462 Lecture 5, Part A - Moving Hyperbolic Orbits in Time.
AEE462 Lecture 6, Part A - Coordinate Systems in Space.
AEE462 Lecture 6, Part B (rev 1) - 3D Orbital Elements: Inclination, RAAN, and Argument of Periapse.
AEE462 Lecture 7, Part A - A Summary of the Method for Orbit Propagation.
AEE462 Lecture 7, Part B - A Review of Rotation Matrices and Conversion between Coordinate Systems.
AEE462 Lecture 7, Part C - Using Orbital Elements to Find Position and Velocity Vectors.
AEE462 Lecture 7, Part D - Right Ascension, Declination, and Local Sidereal Time.
AEE462 Lecture 8, Part A - Delta V and Transfer Orbits.
AEE462 Lecture 8, Part B - The Hohmann Transfer Orbit.
AEE462 Lecture 9, Part A - The Oberth Effect.
AEE462 Lecture 9, Part B - Bi-Elliptic Transfers.
AEE462 Lecture 9, Part C - Orbital Plane and Launch Geometry: Azimuth, Inclination, and Lattitude.
AEE462 Lecture 9, Part D - Orbital Plane-Change Maneuvers.
AEE462 Lecture 10, Part A - Definition and History of Lambert's Problem.
AEE462 Lecture 10, Part B - Lambert's Equation and the Solution to Lambert's Problem.
AEE462 Lecture 10, Part C - A Bisection Algorithm for the Solution of Lambert's Equation.
AEE462 Lecture11 - A Minicourse on Rocketry.
AEE 462 Lecture 12 - Orbital Perturbations and Atmospheric Drag.
AEE 462 Lecture 13 - The J2 Orbital Perturbation and Applications (corrected).
AEE 462 Lecture 14a - Sphere of Influence and Orbit of the Moon.
AEE 462 Lecture 14b - Interplanetary Mission Planning (Venus Orbiter).
AEE462 lecture 14c - Gravitational Assist Maneuvers.
AEE462 Lecture15a - Introduction to Spacecraft Design.
AEE462 Lecture15b - Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS).
AEE462 Lecture16a - Euler's Equations.
AEE462 Lecture16b - Spacecract Precession and Nutation.
AEE462 Lecture16b - Spacecract Precession and Nutation.
AEE 462 Lecture 17c - A Demonstration of Minor Axis Instability.
AEE 462 Lecture 17a - Spin Stability and the Intermediate Axis Theorem.
AEE 462 Lecture 17b - Energy Dissipation and Spin Stability about the Minor Axis.