Handouts (pdf)

Course Information (1/12/03)

Introduction to Attitude Dynamics and Control (1/12/03)

Reference Frames (1/20/03)

Mission Analysis Slides (1/22/03)

Kinematics Slides (2/5/03)

Gravity Gradient Stability Slides (4/25/03)

Spacecraft ADCS Examples (ppt)

ICESat

GeoSat Follow-On

Polar Bear

Compton Gamma Ray Observatory

Solar Max Mission

Sample Exams (pdf)

Previous Year’s Examination One,  Solution

Previous Year’s Examination Two

 

LECTURE NOTES (pdf)

Table of Contents (1/12/03)

Chapter One  Introduction (1/12/03)

Chapter Two  Mission Analysis (1/22/03)

Chapter Three  Kinematics (2/5/03)

Chapter Four  Attitude Determination (2/24/03)

Chapter Five  Rigid Body Dynamics (3/21/03)

 

Chapter Six  Satellite Attitude Dynamics

 

Appendix A  Orbits (1/12/03)

Appendix B  Matlab (1/12/03)