151-0106-00L  Orbital Dynamics

SemesterSpring Semester 2025
LecturersA. A. Kubik
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-0106-00 GOrbital Dynamics3 hrs
Tue10:15-13:00HG D 5.2 »
A. A. Kubik

Catalogue data

AbstractPrinciples of the motion of natural and artificial satellites, rocket dynamics, orbital maneuvers and interplanetary missions.
Learning objectiveKnowledge of the basic theory of satellite dynamics. Ability to apply the acquired theory to simple examples.
ContentThe two-body problem, rocket dynamics, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary missions, the restricted three-body problem, perturbation equations, satellite attitude dynamics.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersA. A. Kubik
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationThere is a written final exam at the end of the semester, covering all material taught in the course. Additionally, there will be one continuous performance assessment task during the semester. The interim examination, which takes place roughly in the middle of the semester, is optional. It assesses the student’s understanding of the topics covered so far and contributes 25% to the final grade, but only if it improves the final grade.
Written aidsissued formulary (without annotations)
pocket calculator (non-programmable, no web-access, cleared memory)

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Mechanical Engineering MasterCore CoursesWInformation
Space Systems MasterDeep Track Aerospace EngineeringW+Information