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AER 723
Introduction to Space Systems Design
Overview of structures unique to space systems, from lightweight deployables to large manipulators. Structural analysis using finite element models. Unrestrained structures, modal coordinate systems, modal analysis and frequency response concepts. Robot kinematics, coordinate transformations, differential relationships between joint and Cartesian motion. Lagrangian rigid-robot equations of motion and robot flexibility. Robot control: actuators and drive-train dynamics, trajectory interpolation and tracking. Feedforward and feedback control strategies.
Weekly Contact: Lab: 1 hr. Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- AER 813 - Space Systems Design Project
- Aerospace Engineering
