AE4362: Astrodynamics - NPS Online
Overview
Review of the two-body problem. The effects of a third point mass and a distributed mass. Expansion of the disturbing potential in series of Legendre functions. Variation of parameter equations for osculating orbital elements. Perturbation and numerical solution techniques. Statistical orbit determination. Codes used by the military to maintain the catalog of artificial satellites and space debris.
Included in degrees & certificates
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Prerequisites
- SS3500
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Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
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Academic Calendar
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09 Oct 2023
Columbus Day (holiday)
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24 Oct 2023
Shift day: treat as Friday class schedule
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10 Nov 2023
Veteran's Day (holiday)
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