Dynamics of Particles: reference frames and rotations, energy, angular momentum – Two Body Motion: equations of motion, Kepler laws, solution to two-body problem, conics and relations, vis- viva equation, Kepler equation, orbital elements – orbit determination: Lambert problem, satellite tracking, different methods of solution to Lambert problem – Non-Keplerian Motion: perturbing acceleration-earth aspherical potential, oblateness, third body effects, atmospheric drag effects, ap- plication of perturbations – Orbit Maneuvers: Hohmann transfer, inclination change maneuvers, combined maneuver

Overview of aerodynamics – propulsion – atmosphere and aircraft instrumentation – Aircraft Perfor- mance: range, endurance, gliding, climbing flight, pull-up, pulldown, take-off, landing, accelerating climb, turning flight, V-n diagrams – optimal cruise trajectories – Static Stability & Control: frames of reference (body axis, wind axis) static longitudinal, directional, lateral stability and control, stick fixed and stick free stability, hinge moments, trim-tabs, aerodynamic balancing.

Introduction to tensors – Kinematics – Governing equations – Kelvin’s theorem – Potential flow – Uniqueness and Kutta condition – Foundations of panel methods – Airfoils – Thin Airfoil Theory: Forces and moments on airfoil, flaps – Finite Wings: Prandtl lifting line theory, Induced drag, El- liptic lift distribution – 3D panel methods – Viscous Incompressible Flows: Prandtl boundary layer equation, Similarity solutions, Flow separation and stall – Introduction to turbulence – Turbulent boundary layer – Viscous-inviscid coupling – High lift devices – Swept wing – Delta wing.

Definition and overview of remote sensing, electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, Spectral signatures of surface materials, physical basis of signatures, radiometric and geometric distortions and corrections, remote sensors and platforms – optical, infrared and microwave sensors, active remote sensing techniques: LIDAR and Microwave remote sensing, and radars, data formats, remote sensing data interpretation – visual and digital interpretation techniques, remote sensing applications.