This course gives the fundamental aspects of guidance, navigation and control of dynamical systems. This course stresses modeling of physical problems into mathematical terms.
TEXT: “Inertial Navigation Systems with Geodetic Applications,” by C. Jekeli, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 2001.
- Particle Kinematics
- Vector Description of Particle Motion
- Angular Velocity of Rotation of Coordinate Systems
- Differentiating Vectors Seen From Other Frames
- Direction Cosine Matrix (Euler Angles)
- Orbital Dynamics
- Newton’s Law
- Kepler’s Equation
- Orbit Propagation and External Disturbances
- Geodetics and Reference Frames
- Geodesy of the Earth
- Transformations Between Reference Frames
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Constellation Overview
- Pseudorange Measurements
- Clock Bias and Other Error Sources
- Position Determination Using GPS
- Linear and Nonlinear Least Squares
- Geometric Dilution of Precision (GDOP)
- Inertial Navigation Sensors (INS)
- Fundamental Equations
- Combined GPS/INS
- Guidance and Control Concepts
- Hohmann Transfer
- Launch to Rendezvous
Years Taught: Spring ’06, Spring ’05, Spring ’04, Spring ’03, Spring ’02