AE 149 - Advanced Dynamics and Simulation

3 units
Matlab scripting of Runge Kutta and Adams Bashforth Moulton numerical integration algorithms. Derivation of equations of motion with Lagrange’s equations (with and without a potential energy). Power/energy rate principle. Kane’s equations. Analytical derivation and simulation. Multi-body dynamics. Planar two and three-body astrodynamics. Quaternions. Matlab motion animation.

Prerequisite(s): C or better in AE 30 and AE 140, or graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Graded

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