Faculty
David S. Rubenstein, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor (Aerospace Engineering)
Boardman Hall
University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469-5711
Phone: (207) 581-2144
Fax: (207) 581-2379
Email: david_rubenstein@umit.maine.edu
Education:
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering,
The Pennsylvania State University, (1995) |
Research Interests:
Vehicle dynamics, mathematical modeling and simulation development, guidance and control algorithm and software development and analysis, parameter estimation and system identification.
Teaching:
- Astronautics (Junior/Senior Level Elective)
- Aeronautics (Junior/Senior Level Elective)
- Spacecraft Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control (Senior Level Elective)
The Astronautics Course (3 cr. hrs) will be offered by Dr. Rubenstein in the Fall 09 and Spring 10 Semesters. It may be considered either an Engineering Science Electivea or a Design Elective and will be offered under MEE498-Astronautics. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11AM-12:15 PM.
Text: Spaceflight Dynamics, Second Edition by William E. Wiesel
Technical software: MATLAB Student Version (includes Matlab and Simulink).
Course description
This course provides an introduction to the design and operation of spacecraft systems. Topics will include kinematics and relative orientations of different coordinate systems as well as fundamental orbital mechanics – orbit design, maneuvers and transfers. Rigid-body dynamics, torque-free and forced motions due to external disturbances acting on the spacecraft, will be discussed in addition to basic propulsion concepts related to orbital design. Course material will be integrated into the development of a spacecraft simulation project, demonstrating a critical method of satellite system design and analysis. Specific examples, including the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the NASA Space Shuttle, will be described as applications in the context of the course material.
Prerequisites: MEE 270, MAT 258, COS 215 or 220
Course Syllabus
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