CEC351 Rocketry and Space Mechanics Syllabus:
CEC351 Rocketry and Space Mechanics Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
● This course presents the fundamental aspects of rocket motion along with detailed estimation of rocket trajectories.
● This course also imparts knowledge on optimization of multistage rockets.
● This course provides the basics of space mechanics required for an aeronautical student
● This course helps students to provide with the basics of orbit transfer of satellites.
● 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.
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.
TEXT BOOKS
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.
REFERENCES
1. Suresh. B N & Sivan. K, “Integrated Design for Space Transportation System”, Springer India, 2015.
2. Sutton,GP, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 8th Edition, 2010.
3. Van de Kamp, “Elements of Astromechanics”, Pitman Publishing Co., Ltd., London, 1980.