- Docente: Paolo Tortora
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ING-IND/05
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Aerospace Engineering (cod. 8263)
Learning outcomes
The
student learns
and
knows how to independently
apply
subjects
related
to
space activities. In
particular, learns
the
basics of orbital
mechanics (restricted
two-body
motion)
and
Launch Vechicle dynamics with
particular reference to the
ascent trajectories and
the
selection of
launch
sites.
In
addition,
the
student discusses
the various types
of Earth orbits,
with
their typical
perturbations,
and
finally the
various phases
of an
interplanetary mission are described.
Course contents
Foundamentals of Astrodynamics
- Resctricted two-body problem (Keplerian orbits)
- Orbital Perturbations (effect of J2, J22 and aerodynamic drag)
- Orbital Maneuvers in and out of the orbital plan
- Interplanetary Trajectories
Flight dynamics of launchers
- Effects of the coordinates of the launch site on the spacercraft orbits
- Ascent trajectories of launchers
Readings/Bibliography
1) W.J. Larson, J.R. Wertz, Space Mission Analysis and Design, Kluver, 1992
2) Course notes of the lecturer (in Italian)
Teaching methods
Lectures are mostly held by the course teacher. In lecturing hours the subjects are presented by the course teacher, including the explicit proof of all mathematical formulas introduced and to the presentation of the methods to solve the problems given in the practicing hours. The proposed exercises require the use of pocket calculators for the solution of the mathematical end engineering problems given by the lecturer.
Assessment methods
The examination is oral and usually constists of three questions on various subjects. In the course of the examination it will be assessed the ability of the student to resolve new problems or at least to set up the correct resolutive strategy. The assessment of such ability has a fundamental weight in the attribution of the final marks. The student must pass in at least two of the three questions placed by the lecturer in order to pass the examination.
Teaching tools
LCD projector, overhead projector and PC are used in addition to the standard blackboard
Office hours
See the website of Paolo Tortora