John L. Crassidis Professor University at Buffalo Dept of Mech & Aero Eng Amherst, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-1426 Fax: (716) 645-3668

TEXT: “Inertial Navigation Systems with Geodetic Applications,” by C. Jekeli, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 2001.

Particle Kinematics
Vector Description of Particle Motion
Angular Velocity of Rotation of Coordinate Systems
Differentiating Vectors Seen From Other Frames
Direction Cosine Matrix (Euler Angles)

Orbital Dynamics
Newton’s Law
Kepler’s Equation
Orbit Propagation and External Disturbances

Geodetics and Reference Frames
Geodesy of the Earth
Transformations Between Reference Frames

Global Positioning System (GPS)
Constellation Overview
Pseudorange Measurements
Clock Bias and Other Error Sources

Position Determination Using GPS
Linear and Nonlinear Least Squares
Geometric Dilution of Precision (GDOP)

Inertial Navigation Sensors (INS)
Fundamental Equations
Combined GPS/INS

Guidance and Control Concepts
Hohmann Transfer
Launch to Rendezvous