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| AERO0024-1 | Astrodynamics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Gaëtan Kerschen |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| 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 numerical propagation of satellite orbits in Matlab. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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. Orbital propagation in Matlab. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Classical mechanics.
Basic knowledge of Matlab. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Students will have opportunities to work with Matlab. This will allow them to practice using concepts introduced in the course (e.g., problem involving two bodies, perturbations). |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 1st semester |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The final grade will be based upon the course project and the oral examination.
1. The project will be carried out by groups of two students. Grading will be based on the results you will obtain and on your personal interpretation of these reults.
2. The oral examination requires both a thorough knowledge and fundamental understanding of the material presented during the lectures. The exam will be closed book. The questionnaire will comprise 10 questions (examples of questions can be found on the web site).
ORAL EXAM: 60%
PROJECT: 40%
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Gaetan Kerschen, g.kerschen@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Astrodynamics |
| Slides of the "Astrodynamics" course |
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