Topics# Fundamentals of Orbit Dynamics. Orbital Elements. Perturbations. Basic Orbit Maneuvers. Linear and Nonlinear Control Theories. Formulation of The Orbit Control Problem. Gauss Equations. Optimal Orbit Control# Impulsive and Continuous, Controlling The Local Time of Sun-synchronous Satellites, Controlling The Ground-track Of Satellites Orbit, Control of Circular and Elliptical Constellations. Autonomous Formation Control# Reconfiguring, Formation Keeping, Intercept and Rendezvous, Lambert Guidance.

Faculty: Aerospace Engineering
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(84738 - Control Theory and 85915 - Space Mechanics) or 84738 - Control Theory


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