Aerospace Rotational Dynamics Simulator is designed as a learning aid for
students of aerospace engineering or physics. It focuses on the attitude
and rotational dynamics of rigid bodies. Use it to experiment with the
following concepts:
- Euler angles
- quaternions
- direction cosine matrices
- angular velocity and momentum
- space and body cones
- Poinsot's construction
- gravity gradient torque
- attitude control system torque
It is assumed that you have taken or are currently taking a course
covering most of these topics (or perhaps plan to someday). This is in
preparation for courses in aircraft stability and control, space
environment torques, and others.
Aerospace Rotational Dynamics Simulator is free! Just don't use it
for software or hardware qualification testing or anything other than
learning.
Contact: Send inquiries to
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