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Overview
The Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder covers three core topic areas: the description of the motion and rates of motion of rigid bodies (Kinematics), developing the equations of motion that prediction the movement of rigid bodies taking into account mass, torque, and inertia (Kinetics), and finally non-linear controls to program specific orientations and achieve precise aiming goals in three-dimensional space (Control).
The specialization invites learners to develop competency in these three areas through targeted content delivery, continuous concept reinforcement, and project applications.
The goal of the specialization is to introduce the theories related to spacecraft dynamics and control. This includes the three-dimensional description of orientation, creating the dynamical rotation models, as well as the feedback control development to achieve desired attitude trajectories.
Applied Learning Project
The capstone project integrates the analytical skills you build through the courses into a Mars mission concept where the attitude pointing of a small satellite is developed for different mission requirements. Numerical simulations are developed to validate the predicted closed loop attitude control.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft
- Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion
- Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion
- Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Transportation Engineering View 5 other Short Courses in Aerospace Engineering in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Advanced Level
- Knowledge of vector calculus, linear algebra, particle dynamics, fixed axis rotation, and basic spring-mass-damper stability
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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