Canonical dynamics and applications to the two and three body problems. Classical and canonical variation of parameter equations of motion. Forces influencing Earth satellite motion are surveyed. Applications to Earth satellite motion. Additional topics from resonance, stability, periodic motion, numerical integration, and orbit determination.
Advanced Orbital Mechanics
Host University
Virginia Tech
Semester
Fall 2025
Course Number
AOE-6234
CRN
80713
Credits
3
Discipline
Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
Instructor
RM Fitzgerald
Times and Days
11:15AM-12:05PM
M, W, F
Course Information
Prerequisites
AOE 5234