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The course introduces concepts of partially ionized gases (plasmas) and their role in a wide range of science and engineering fields. Fundamental topics include: motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields; equilibrium kinetic theory...

This is an introductory graduate level course that covers principles of operation, design, and performance analysis of air-breathing propulsion engines. Topics will be chosen from: jet propulsion theory; cycle analysis of turbojets, turbofans, and...

This course introduces concepts needed to evaluate the performance of the most commonly used electric and chemical spacecraft propulsion systems. Fundamental topics in electric propulsion include plasma generation and ion acceleration, magnetic field...

This course introduces the principles that govern the conversion of chemical energy to thermal energy in reacting flows or combustion. Topics will be chosen from: chemical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; transport phenomena; conservation equations...

The course provides an introduction to sustainable energy systems, outlining the challenges in meeting the energy needs of humanity and exploring possible solutions. Specific topics include: the current energy infrastructure;historical energy usage...

This course covers analysis and synthesis of control laws for linear dynamical systems. Fundamental concepts including canonical representations, the state transition matrix, and the properties of controllability and observability will be discussed...

Overview of stability concepts and examination of various methods for assessing stability such as linearization and Lyapunov methods. Introduction to various design methods based on linearization, sliding modes, adaptive control, and feedback...

This course covers the synthesis of optimal control laws for linear and nonlinear dynamical systems, with a strong focus on aerospace engineering applications. Topics covered include: necessary conditions for optimal control based on the Pontryagin...

Overview of spacecraft orbital and rotational motion. Overview and sizing of actuating devices such as gas jet, electric thrusters, momentum wheels and magnetic torquers. Overview and selection of sensing devices such as sun sensors, magnetometers...

This course discusses the foundations of autonomy of aerial vehicles including fixed-wing aircraft and quadrotor aircraft. Topics covered include: localization using inertial sensors, GPS, and computer vision; extended Kalman filtering for...