Generalized vehicle performance. Small disturbance dynamic stability and control response. Topics of Astrodynamics. EML 5271 or C.I. Spacecraft attitude dynamics and control. Optimal control of aerospace vehicles.
Emphasis is on recent developments and applications.
Advanced topics in inspection and measurement with applications in engineering and manufacturing. Small Rocket Applications for Teachers. Earth and space environments, rocket propulsion, meteorological and environmental measurements, payload launch procedures, orbits and trajectories, safety, model rocket experiments, field trips, student science experiments. Structure and properties of polymers, preparation and processing of polymers, mechanical properties, use in manufacturing and high tech applications. Intermediate Structure and Properties of Materials.