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Vår 2020
STE6304 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation - 5 stp
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Type of course
Course contents
- Orbital Mechanics
- Sun vector modelling
- Magnetic field modelling
- Attitude determination
- Attitude control
- Actuators
- Thrusters
- Reaction wheels
- Magnetic torquers
- Actuation strategies
- Bang-bang
- Pulse width modulation
- Pulse width pulse frequency modulation
- Sensors and sensor noise
Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 December
Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October
Admission requirements
A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits Mathematics/statistics topics
Application Code: 9371
Prerequisite(s): Classical mechanics, Linear Algebra Recommended prerequisites: Control engineering 1
Obligatory prerequisites
Objective of the course
After subject has been passed the students should have acquired the following learning results:
Knowledge and understanding:
The candidate:
- has knowledge on how to model translational and rotational dynamics of spacecraft
- has knowledge on how to design an attitude controller for a rigid body
- has knowledge on how to estimate the attitude based on vector measurements
Skills:
The candidate:
- is able to model different components required to build a satellite simulator
- is able to perform simulations in Matlab/Simulink
- is able to use LaTeX to write a scientific report
General competences:
- The candidate will be able to model and simulate complex systems in Matlab/Simulink and create a report describing their work.
Language of instruction
Teaching methods
Assessment
Mandatory assignments: 10 mandatory assignments will be given.
Exam and assessment:
The course is assessed by coursework only; where the students shall write a scientific report describing the results from the assignment using LaTeX.
Assessment is according to standard A-F grading scale where F is a fail.
A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.
Date for examination
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.