Studies the dynamic modeling and control of spacecraft formations orbiting about a planet. Investigate linear and nonlinear relative motion descriptions, rectilinear and curvilinear coordinates, orbit element difference based descriptions, J2-invariant relative orbits, as well as Lyapunov-based relative motion control strategies.
instructor(s)
Schaub, Hanspeter
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2019 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2025