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Scheeres, Daniel J.

Distinguished Professor and the A. Richard Seebass Endowed Chair

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Research

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  • Research interests include physical evolution of small solar system bodies, space situational awareness, space domain awareness,9planetary defense, the dynamics, control and navigation of spacecraft trajectories, the design of space missions, optimal control, planetary science, celestial mechanics and dynamical astronomy.

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  • Celestial Mechanics, Astrodynamics, Dynamical Astronomy, Optimal Control, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, Planetary Science, Orbit Determination

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Teaching

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  • ASEN 1009 - Undergraduate Aerospace Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Introduce aerospace undergraduate students to world-class aerospace researchers and technical, policy, and/or current events topics. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.
  • ASEN 2003 - Aerospace 3: Introduction to Dynamics and Systems
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022
    Introduces the principles of particle and planar rigid body dynamics, systems, and controls. Topics include kinematics, kinetics, momentum and energy methods, system modeling, and simple feedback control. Class includes experimental and design laboratory exercises for aerospace applications of dynamic principles.
  • ASEN 3200 - Orbital Mechanics/Attitude Dynamics and Control
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Presents the fundamentals of orbital mechanics, 3D rigid body dynamics and satellite attitude dynamics and controls.
  • ASEN 3700 - Orbital Mechanics/Attitude Dynamics and Control
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
    Presents the fundamentals of orbital mechanics, 3D rigid body dynamics and satellite attitude dynamics and controls.
  • ASEN 5052 - Analytical Astrodynamics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2023
    Introduction to astrodynamics with an emphasis on analytical approaches. The primary subjects covered are the general solution of the 2-body problem; orbital trajectories, transfers, targeting, and time of flight; orbit perturbations and averaging analysis; and the restricted 3-body problem. Previously offered as a special topics course. Degree credit not granted for this course and ASEN 5050. Recommended prerequisite: ASEN 3200 or equivalent or instructor consent required.
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