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| AERO0024-1 | Rocket ballistics and the orbit of artificial satellites
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Gaëtan Kerschen |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | This class is intended to give students knowledge and a broader understanding of astrodynamics. By astrodynamics we mean that branch of astronautics that concerns the mathematical theory and the control of the movements of satellites, probes, orbiting vessels and space stations. Another purpose is to introduce students to the STK (Satellite Tool Kit) commonly in use in the aerospace industry. The course is comprised of 14 theoretical classes lasting two hours each plus work sessions:
1. Introduction (2 classes)
2. Problems involving two bodies (2 classes)
3. Orbits in space and time (2 classes)
4. Perturbations in problems involving two bodies (2 classes)
5. Orbital manoeuvres (2 classes)
6. Interplanetary transfers (2 classes)
7. Determination of an orbit (1 class)
8. Placing a satellite in orbit (1 class) |
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| Course objective : | 1. To understand the characteristics of orbits that are commonly used by satellites.
2. Detailed knowledge of the problem involving two bodies aux deux corps.
3. Calculation of orbital parameters of satellites.
4. Estimating perturbations that may be encountered in orbit.
5. Layout of manoeuvres in order to precisely and successfully accomplish a modification of orbit.
6. Elaboration of interplanetary trajectories.
7. Use of STK software program.
8. Use of Aerospace Blockset from Matlab\Simulink. |
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| Prerequisites : | Classical mechanics.
Basic knowledge of Matlab. |
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| Workshops : | Students will have opportunities to practice with STK and Matlab. This will allow them to practice using concepts introduced in the course (e.g., problem involving two bodies, perturbations). |
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| Organization : | 2nd semester |
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| Assessment : | Grading will be based upon a practical work project and an oral examination.
1. Practical work will be carried out by pairs of students. Grading is based on the results obtained and on the interpretation made of them.
2. The oral examination focuses on knowledge but above all on understanding of material presented in class. The oral examination will be closed book. Mathematical development will not be required but knowledge of basic equations is necessary. |
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