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Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

This Specialization on advanced spacecraft dynamcis and control is intended for experienced spacecraft dynamics and GNC engineers and researchers. It is assumed the viewer has completed the prior spacecraft dynamics specialization already. Through 3 courses we cover the topics of momentum-based attitude dynamics and control, we derive analytical methods to model complex spacecraft systems, and finally conclude with a captstone project course. After this course you will be prepared to model the dynamics of spacecraft systems with time varying components (reacton wheels, CMS, deployable panels, etc.).

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Three courses

Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices

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This course focuses on nonlinear attitude feedback control using angular momentum devices. It reviews prerequisite material and develops equations of motion of a spacecraft with momentum exchange devices. The course discusses developing a complex spacecraft simulation and using the work/energy theorem for debugging. It also explores null motion for reconfiguring attitude control devices.

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Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

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This course, part 2 of Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, focuses on analytical mechanics methodologies for developing equations of motion efficiently. It covers D'Alembert's principle, Kane's equations, Lagrange's equations, and Hamilton's extended principle. The course emphasizes spacecraft applications and compares assumed mode methods to classical finite element solutions.

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Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project

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This capstone course is the final course of the specialization Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. It investigates the dynamics of a complex spacecraft system with a rigid hub and a hinged panel, simulating a spacecraft with time-varying geometry.

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Learning objectives

Modeling spacecraft with angular momentum exchange devices
Analytical methods to derive equations of motion

How to apply holonomic and pfaffian constraints to a dynamical description

Modeling spacecraft with angular momentum exchange devices
Analytical methods to derive equations of motion
How to apply holonomic and pfaffian constraints to a dynamical description

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Time

26 hours

Level

Advanced

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Coursera

Institution

University of Colorado Boulder

Instructor

Hanspeter Schaub

Level

Advanced

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