AEM5431

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AEM 5431 - Trajectory Optimization (3 Cr.)

Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics (11090) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Course description

Parameter optimization problems. Calculus of variations. Nonlinear optimal control problems. Trajectory optimization algorithms. Steady-state aircraft flight. Minimum-time climb aircraft trajectory. Aero-assisted orbital transfer trajectories. Optimal space trajectories.prereq: 4321 or EE 4231 or ME 5281 or equiv

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Requirements

013129

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring