This week is a review of the fundamentals of un-perturbed Keplerian motion of a spacecraft. The material is taught at a fast pace assuming the learner has seen this matrial before.
Variation of Parameters
This week you will learn the mathematics to derivate the variational equations of parameters that are invariants of the unperturbed problem.
Spacecraft Formation Flying
This week you will explore the kinematics and kinetics of spacecraft relative motion.
Bounded Relative Motion
In this final week, you will determine the naturally occurring relative orbit solutions for circular chief, eccentric chief and if J2 perturbations are present.