AE 140 - Rigid Body Dynamics

3 units
Coordinate frames and descriptions of absolute and relative motion. General equations of rotational motion for single and multibody systems in Euler and Lagrangian formulations. Elasticity and dissipation effects. Spinning body motions. Impulsive motions. Applications to aerospace vehicles.

Prerequisite(s): C- or better in AE 138 OR Graduate Standing
Grading: Graded

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