Spring 2019/Lecture 2/Orbital Mechanics – 25 Jan 2019

We review orbital mechanics to prepare for orbit determination. We will cover the two body problem, orbital elements, and perturbing accelerations. We will continue on Monday. Be ready to turn in your solution for the practice problem.

Lecture Slides:

Review of Orbital Mechanics – Lecture 2

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu86dlxZ6-o&w=560&h=315]