Fields
Astrodynamics
Astrodynamics applies mechanics, mathematics, and numerical computation to the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space under gravitational, atmospheric, and propulsive forces.
Details
- Avg Funding
- $960K
- Key Technologies
- Two-Body and N-Body Orbital IntegratorsImpulsive and Low-Thrust Trajectory OptimisationKalman Filtering for Orbit DeterminationFinite Element Re-entry Heating ModelsGMAT MATLAB Orekit Mission Analysis
- Subfields
- Orbital MechanicsSpacecraft Trajectory DesignAttitude Control SystemsRe-entry DynamicsSmall Body Orbital Dynamics
- Top Institutions
- NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryESA European Space Operations CentreGeorgia Institute of TechnologyDelft University of TechnologyColorado State University