AE 508
Optimal Space Trajectories

Credit: 4 hours.


(A A E 408) Optimal rocket trajectories in inverse-square and linearized gravitational fields; orbital transfer, intercept, and rendezvous; high-thrust (impulsive) and low- thrust (continuous) trajectories; primer vector theory and applications; cooperative rendezvous. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in AE 504 or equivalent; or consent of instructor.