16.07 Dynamics, Fall 2004
An assembly experiencing multi-axial rotation. (Image courtesy of MIT OCW.)
Highlights of this Course
Course Description
Dynamics starts with fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics. Further topics include kinematics, particle dynamics, motion relative to accelerated reference frames, work and energy, impulse and momentum, systems of particles and rigid body dynamics. Applications to aerospace engineering are discussed, including introductory topics in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, inertial navigation and attitude dynamics.
Technical Requirements
MATLAB® software is required to run the .m files found on this course site.