MAE 483H - Space Flight and Orbital Mechanics

(3 units)

Prerequisites: MAE 381 with a grade of “C” or better. Engr Honors Program track I or II. Exclude freshmen.
Two-body problem. Predicting orbital positions. Kepler’s equation. Orbital elements. Lambert’s problem. Rocket dynamics. Rocket payloads and staging. Impulsive orbital transfer. Interplanetary mission analysis.

Letter grade only (A-F). Additional assignments/projects adding depth to the course materials required for Engineering Honors students. (Lecture-problems 3 hours) MAE 483H is open only to students in the Engineering Honors Program. Not open for credit to students with credit in MAE 483.