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Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

   
    Jun 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Course Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Course Catalog
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AE 454 - Attitude Determination and Control


Class Hour(s) 3
Laboratory Hour(s) 0
3 Semester Credit Hour(s)

Analysis of methods of monitoring maintaining and controlling spacecraft attitude and positioning. Propulsion systems. Effects of gravity gradients, space environment and atmospheric drag. Stabilization using controllers, actuators, sensors and impulse devices. Design of control subsystems. Systems engineering approach. Offered Spring semester only. . Offered Spring semester only.

Prerequisite(s): CS-120, AE-210, EE-309, and EE-453



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