# Introduction to Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design

- Institution: IIT Bombay
- Department: Aerospace Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Ashok Joshi
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101101086)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101101086)
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## Lectures

1. [Lecture 1: Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/6b0ed537438f) (Video)
2. [Lecture 2: Course Plan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/fd82f4f999b3) (Video)
3. [Lecture 3: Ascent Mission Basics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/2461def22221) (Video)
4. [Lecture 4: Force and Geometry Models -1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/df1491414b07) (Video)
5. [Lecture 5: Force and Geometry Models - 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/53c6f712e7ce) (Video)
6. [Lecture 6: Idealized Performance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/c3da0704fd96) (Video)
7. [Lecture 7: Trajectory Under Gravity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/e270698f6bbd) (Video)
8. [Lecture 8: Impact of Gravity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/fcdccc0a9f8c) (Video)
9. [Lecture 9: Impact of Drag](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/1c7b57078a7b) (Video)
10. [Lecture 10: Curvilinear Motion Concept](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/c768f85014c2) (Video)
11. [Lecture 11: Constant Pitch Rate Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/3dd273acc56a) (Video)
12. [Lecture 12: Constant Velocity Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/d9b7a5d0f3e5) (Video)
13. [Lecture 13: Constant (T/m) Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/eaf636e6237b) (Video)
14. [Lecture 14: Ascent Mission Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/d947da9bc5ec) (Video)
15. [Lecture 15: Multi-stage Rocket Basics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/f7e4c3f354ac) (Video)
16. [Lecture 16: Multi-stage Configuration Basics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/81eccf64bb85) (Video)
17. [Lecture 17: Multi-stage Solution Basics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/429f4caa1a07) (Video)
18. [Lecture 18: Multi-stage Problem Definition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/577fe6b9db4f) (Video)
19. [Lecture 19: Optimal Staging Strategy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/0824e2dc8e41) (Video)
20. [Lecture 20: Lagrange Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/cd8717b64b83) (Video)
21. [Lecture 21: Approximate Staging Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/bd28499d7d71) (Video)
22. [Lecture 22: Variant Concept](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/c970a53fc1ec) (Video)
23. [Lecture 23: Variant Design Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/49a298a0c473) (Video)
24. [Lecture 24: Parallel Staging Concept](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/a4385e67c9f8) (Video)
25. [Lecture 25: Parallel Staging Benefits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/aee2053b3bfc) (Video)
26. [Lecture 26: Jet Damping and Ballistic Missiles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/72d154376458) (Video)
27. [Lecture 27: Current Rocket Concepts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/84319fd4e292) (Video)
28. [Lecture 28: Launch Widow and SSTO Concepts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/c962466f06a2) (Video)
29. [Lecture 29: Reentry Concept](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/d2abd4da667e) (Video)
30. [Lecture 30: Ballistic Reentry Solution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/3e42fbd45937) (Video)
31. [Lecture 31: Lifting and Other Reentry Modes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/fac59f6f2726) (Video)
32. [Lecture 32: Concluding Remarks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/ad6341828dff) (Video)
33. [Lecture 33: Rectilinear Trajectories](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/d7c80b85d8bf) (Video)
34. [Lecture 34: Curvilinear Trajectories](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/f4c8f727c1cc) (Video)
35. [Lecture 35: Multi-stage Rocket Concept](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/7cdd1b27392b) (Video)
36. [Lecture 36: Optimal Multi-stage Solutions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/95986d8ffda7) (Video)
37. [Live Session 28-03-2022](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101101086/6b0ed537438f-2) (Video)