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STE-3605 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation - 5 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for elektroteknologi
Type of course
This course can only be taken by students doing the Aerospace Control Engineering or Satellite Engineering study courses.
Course contents
This course teaches the students how to build a satellite simulator through a series of tutorial-like lectures with accompanying assignments. Through a series of assignments, the students will be able to model and simulate a satellite operating in an elliptical orbit. Specifically, the course will cover:
- Orbital mechanics
- Sun vector modelling
- Magnetic field modelling
- Attitude determination
- Attitude control
- Actuators
- Thrusters
- Reaction wheels
- Magnetic torquers
- Actuation strategies
- Sensors and sensor noise
Objective of the course
After passing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes:
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 Python
- is able to communicate and discuss advanced concepts
Competence:
- The candidate will be able to model and simulate complex systems in Python.
Language of instruction
The instruction language is English in case of international students participating, if not it will be taught in Norwegian.
Teaching methods
The students will receive teaching in advanced mathematical modeling and will spend much of the time doing an assignment each day. Through these assignments the students will learn the course contents through practical use of Python closely supervised by the instructor.