Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Aerospace Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is organised as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Linear systems
3. Spacecraft dynamics
4. Classical feedback control
5. Optimal control (LQR)
6. AC with thrusters
7. AC with reaction wheels
8. Stabilization with spin
9. AC with a GMC
10. AC during thrust maneuvers
11. Control of translations
12. Flexibility and fuel slosh
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course provides a basic knowledge on dynamics of a rigid satellite, and reviews the most usual attitude control laws.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The pre-requisite are presented within each program.
In particular, a basic knowledge is assumed in the following items: analytical mechanics, Laplace transform, concept of resonance and resonance mode.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Exercises, numerical simulations.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face in English
Recommended or required readings
[1] Control of Spacecraft and Aircraft, Arthur Bryson, Princeton University Press (1994)
[2] M.H. Kaplan: Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, Ed. Wiley & Sons.
[3] J.Wertz: Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, D.Reidel Publishing Company.
[4] Markley, F. Crassidis, J., Fundamentals of Spacecraft attitude determination and control, Space Technology Library, Springer, 2014.
[5] K.J. Ball, G.F. Osborne: Space Vehicle Dynamics, Clarendon Press.
[6] M.D. Griffin, J.R. French: Space Vehicle Design, AIAA Educational Series.
[7] F.P.J. Rimrott: Introductory Attitude Dynamics, Springer-Verlag.
[8] M.J. Sidi: Spacecraft dynamics and control: a practical engineering approach, Cambridge University Press.
[9] Wie, B, Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Editor: AIAA Education Series
These references are available in the ecampus, along with many other references and all the course material.
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