Provide basic knowledge for carrying out simulations in Matlab and Simulink for rocket take-off and landing missions, as well as orbital transfer for satellites. Vehicle mechanics models, orbital models, atmospheric models, and rocket propulsion thrust equations will be analyzed.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
In particular, rocket take-off and landing missions are analyzed by developing dynamic models capable of representing the different phases of flight.
These simulations take into account the main forces acting on the vehicle, namely gravity, thrust, and aerodynamic drag.
For this purpose, atmospheric models are introduced to describe the variation of pressure, temperature, and density with altitude.
The integration of these models makes it possible to reproduce more realistic flight scenarios in MATLAB and to assess their influence on vehicle performance.
Another major topic is rocket propulsion, described through thrust equations, mass flow rate, and specific impulse.
These relationships allow the simulation of the connection between propellant consumption and performance variation throughout the mission.
The course also addresses orbital models, which are used to describe and simulate in MATLAB the motion of satellites within the framework of the two-body problem.
On this basis, the main orbital transfer maneuvers are studied, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of the required delta-v and the resulting trajectory evolution.
Overall, the laboratory aims to provide the necessary skills to develop integrated models in MATLAB and Simulink for the simulation and analysis of complex aerospace missions.
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. An Introduction.
2013, WILEY
Programme
The course focuses on the modeling and numerical simulation of the main phases of aerospace missions through the use of MATLAB and Simulink.In particular, rocket take-off and landing missions are analyzed by developing dynamic models capable of representing the different phases of flight.
These simulations take into account the main forces acting on the vehicle, namely gravity, thrust, and aerodynamic drag.
For this purpose, atmospheric models are introduced to describe the variation of pressure, temperature, and density with altitude.
The integration of these models makes it possible to reproduce more realistic flight scenarios in MATLAB and to assess their influence on vehicle performance.
Another major topic is rocket propulsion, described through thrust equations, mass flow rate, and specific impulse.
These relationships allow the simulation of the connection between propellant consumption and performance variation throughout the mission.
The course also addresses orbital models, which are used to describe and simulate in MATLAB the motion of satellites within the framework of the two-body problem.
On this basis, the main orbital transfer maneuvers are studied, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of the required delta-v and the resulting trajectory evolution.
Overall, the laboratory aims to provide the necessary skills to develop integrated models in MATLAB and Simulink for the simulation and analysis of complex aerospace missions.
Core Documentation
Anton H.J. de Ruiter | Christopher J. Damaren | James R. ForbesSpacecraft Dynamics and Control. An Introduction.
2013, WILEY
Reference Bibliography
NoneAttendance
Lectures will be delivered via Teams and recorded. Attending the lectures is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
A project in Matlab will be developed teacher profile teaching materials
In particular, rocket take-off and landing missions are analyzed by developing dynamic models capable of representing the different phases of flight.
These simulations take into account the main forces acting on the vehicle, namely gravity, thrust, and aerodynamic drag.
For this purpose, atmospheric models are introduced to describe the variation of pressure, temperature, and density with altitude.
The integration of these models makes it possible to reproduce more realistic flight scenarios in MATLAB and to assess their influence on vehicle performance.
Another major topic is rocket propulsion, described through thrust equations, mass flow rate, and specific impulse.
These relationships allow the simulation of the connection between propellant consumption and performance variation throughout the mission.
The course also addresses orbital models, which are used to describe and simulate in MATLAB the motion of satellites within the framework of the two-body problem.
On this basis, the main orbital transfer maneuvers are studied, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of the required delta-v and the resulting trajectory evolution.
Overall, the laboratory aims to provide the necessary skills to develop integrated models in MATLAB and Simulink for the simulation and analysis of complex aerospace missions.
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. An Introduction.
2013, WILEY
Programme
The course focuses on the modeling and numerical simulation of the main phases of aerospace missions through the use of MATLAB and Simulink.In particular, rocket take-off and landing missions are analyzed by developing dynamic models capable of representing the different phases of flight.
These simulations take into account the main forces acting on the vehicle, namely gravity, thrust, and aerodynamic drag.
For this purpose, atmospheric models are introduced to describe the variation of pressure, temperature, and density with altitude.
The integration of these models makes it possible to reproduce more realistic flight scenarios in MATLAB and to assess their influence on vehicle performance.
Another major topic is rocket propulsion, described through thrust equations, mass flow rate, and specific impulse.
These relationships allow the simulation of the connection between propellant consumption and performance variation throughout the mission.
The course also addresses orbital models, which are used to describe and simulate in MATLAB the motion of satellites within the framework of the two-body problem.
On this basis, the main orbital transfer maneuvers are studied, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of the required delta-v and the resulting trajectory evolution.
Overall, the laboratory aims to provide the necessary skills to develop integrated models in MATLAB and Simulink for the simulation and analysis of complex aerospace missions.
Core Documentation
Anton H.J. de Ruiter | Christopher J. Damaren | James R. ForbesSpacecraft Dynamics and Control. An Introduction.
2013, WILEY
Reference Bibliography
NoneAttendance
Lectures will be delivered via Teams and recorded. Attending the lectures is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
A project in Matlab will be developed