A A 310 - Orbital and Space Flight Mechanics

Institution:

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

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Description:

Newton fs law of gravitation. Two-body problem, central force motion, Kepler fs laws. Trajectories and conic sections. Position and velocity as functions of time. Orbit determination and coordinate transformations. Rocket dynamics, orbital maneuvers, Hohmann transfer. Interplanetary trajectories, patched conics. Planetary escape and capture. Gravity assist maneuvers. Prerequisite: M E 230. Offered: A.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwb.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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