SATELLITE DYNAMICS

EMA 642

Course Description

Review of Euler's equations, torque-free motion, stability of rotation, energy dissipation effects, gyroscopic instruments, gyrodynamics of the Earth, gravity gradient stabilized satellites, spin stabilized satellites, dual spin satellites, tethered satellites, mass movement techniques, space vehicle motion and rocket dynamics.

Prerequisties

E M A 542orPHYSICS 311, or graduate/professional standing or member of Engineering Guest Students

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.50

28.23% from Historical

Completion Rate

100.00%

10.77% from Historical

A Rate

42.86%

243.90% from Historical

Class Size

70.21% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

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