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NPTEL

Space Flight Mechanics

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Overview

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Dive into the fascinating world of space flight mechanics through this comprehensive course. Begin with an introduction to the subject and explore particle kinematics before delving into conic sections. Master the intricacies of two-body and three-body problems through extensive lectures. Progress to trajectory transfer techniques, gaining in-depth knowledge across multiple sessions. Study attitude dynamics and its various aspects, and conclude with an exploration of propulsion systems. Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and advanced concepts that govern the motion of spacecraft and celestial bodies over 45 detailed lectures.

Syllabus

Mod-01 Lec-01 Introduction to Space Flight Mechanics.
Mod-01 Lec-02 Particle Kinematics.
Mod-01 Lec-03 Particle Kinematics (Contd.).
Mod-01 Lec-04 Conic Section.
Mod-01 Lec-05 Two Body Problem.
Mod-01 Lec-06 Two Body Problem (Contd...1).
Mod-01 Lec-07 Two Body Problem (Contd...2).
Mod-01 Lec-08 Two Body Problem (Contd...3).
Mod-01 Lec-09 Two Body Problem (Contd...4).
Mod-01 Lec-10 Two Body Problem (Contd...5).
Mod-01 Lec-11 Two Body Problem (Contd...6).
Mod-01 Lec-12 Two Body Problem (Contd...7) & Three Body Problem.
Mod-01 Lec-13 Three Body Problem (Contd...1).
Mod-01 Lec-14 Three Body Problem (Contd...2).
Mod-01 Lec-15 Three Body Problem (Contd...3).
Mod-01 Lec-16 Three Body Problem (Contd...4).
Mod-01 Lec-17 Three Body Problem (Contd...5).
Mod-01 Lec-18 Three Body Problem (Contd...6).
Mod-01 Lec-19 Three Body Problem (Contd...7).
Mod-01 Lec-20 Three Body Problem (Contd...8).
Mod-01 Lec-21 Trajectory Transfer.
Mod-01 Lec-22 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...1).
Mod-01 Lec-23 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...2).
Mod-01 Lec-24 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...3).
Mod-01 Lec-25 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...4).
Mod-01 Lec-26 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...5).
Mod-01 Lec-27 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...6).
Mod-01 Lec-28 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...7).
Mod-01 Lec-29 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...8).
Mod-01 Lec-30 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...9).
Mod-01 Lec-31 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...10).
Mod-01 Lec-32 Trajectory Transfer (Contd...11) and Attitude Dynamics.
Mod-01 Lec-33 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...1).
Mod-01 Lec-34 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...2).
Mod-01 Lec-35 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...3).
Mod-01 Lec-36 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...4).
Mod-01 Lec-37 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...5).
Mod-01 Lec-38 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...6).
Mod-01 Lec-39 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...7).
Mod-01 Lec-40 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...8).
Mod-01 Lec-41 Attitude Dynamics (Contd...9).
Mod-01 Lec-42 Propulsion.
Mod-01 Lec-43 Propulsion (Contd...1).
Mod-01 Lec-44 Propulsion (Contd...2).
Mod-01 Lec-45 Propulsion (Contd...3).

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aerospace engineering

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