Online Course Catalog
AE 598 PEO - Planetary Entry
Fall 2021
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planetary Entry | PEO | 70953 | ONL | 4 | - | Zachary R Putnam |
Course Description
Graduate-level overview of planetary entry systems. Topics include: flight mechanics; guidance, navigation, and control systems; thermal protection systems; aerothermodynamics; descent and landing systems; aerocapture; aerobraking; mission and vehicle design; and modeling and simulation. Case studies are used throughout to illustrate technical content.
Credit Hours
4 hours
Prerequisites
BS degree in engineering or science from an accredited college in the United States or an approved institution of highter learning abroad.
Subject Area
- Aerospace Engineering