AO4001 Rocketry and Space Mechanics Syllabus:
AO4001 Rocketry and Space Mechanics Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course presents the fundamental aspects of rocket motion along with detailed estimation of rocket trajectories.
2. This course also imparts knowledge on optimization of multistage rockets.
3. This course provides the basics of space mechanics required for an aeronautical student
4. This course helps students to provide with the basics of orbit transfer of satellites.
5. This course will help students to gain knowledge on various control methods of rockets.
UNIT I ORBITAL MECHANICS
Description of solar system – Kepler’s Laws of planetary motion – Newton’s Law of Universal gravitation – Two body and Three-body problems – Jacobi’s Integral, Librations points – Estimation of orbital and escape velocities.
UNIT II SATELLITE DYNAMICS
Geosynchronous and geostationary satellites- factors determining life time of satellites – satellite perturbations – orbit transfer and examples –Hohmann orbits – calculation of orbit parameters– Determination of satellite rectangular coordinates from orbital elements- satellite epiphermis.
UNIT III ROCKET MOTION
Principle of operation of rocket motor – thrust equation – one dimensional and two dimensional rocket motions in free space and homogeneous gravitational fields – Description of vertical, inclined and gravity turn trajectories– determinations of range and altitude – simple approximations to burnout velocity.
UNIT IV ROCKET AERODYNAMICS
Description of various loads experienced by a rocket passing through atmosphere – drag estimation – wave drag, skin friction drag, form drag and base pressure drag – Boat-tailing in missiles – performance at various altitudes – rocket stability – rocket dispersion – launching problems.
UNIT V STAGING AND CONTROL OF ROCKET VEHICLES
Need for multi staging of rocket vehicles – multistage vehicle optimization – stage separation dynamics and separation techniques- aerodynamic and jet control methods of rocket vehicles – SITVC.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able
CO1: To knowledge on the fundamental laws of orbital mechanics with particular emphasis on interplanetary trajectories.
CO2: To calculate orbital parameters and perform conceptual trajectory designs for geocentric or interplanetary missions.
CO3: To familiarize themselves with trajectory calculations for planar motion of rockets.
CO4: To determine forces and moments acting on airframe of a missile.
CO5: To acquire knowledge on the need for staging and stage separation dynamics of rocket vehicles.
REFERENCES:
1. Cornelisse,JW, “Rocket Propulsion and Space Dynamics”, J.W. Freeman & Co., Ltd., London, 1982.
2. Parker,ER,“Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft”, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1982.
3. Suresh. B N & Sivan. K, “Integrated Design for Space Transportation System”, Springer India, 2016.
4. Sutton,GP, Biblarz,O, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 9th Edition, 2017.
5. Van de Kamp, “Elements of Astromechanics”, Pitman Publishing Co., Ltd., London, 1980.