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Aircraft PerformanceDynamics/ControlIn this module you will learn the fundamentals of flight performance calculations and the underlying flight dynamics. Starting from a unified nomenclature, nonlinear equations of motion are derived and from them stationary flight states as well as performance quantities (e.g., minimum glide angle, maximum range) are computed. At the end you can apply typical flight performance calculations as used in the preliminary aircraft design.5 ECTSruns this semesterMW0832Flugphysik der HubschrauberDynamics/ControlYou will gain a systematic overview of the physical principles of helicopter flight and learn to describe these phenomena mathematically. After the module you will be able to make quantitative statements about flight performance using simple impulse- and energy-based methods and you will understand how rotor properties and rotor dynamics influence the flight behaviour.5 ECTSruns this semesterMW2252Fundamentals of Flight ControlDynamics/ControlYou learn how the dynamics of an aircraft determine the requirements for flight control systems and how, with the help of systems theory and control engineering, suitable control and autopilot functions can be designed. In the end you will be able to assess the effects of control on flight properties and stability and to interactively implement simple flight control systems.5 ECTSruns this semesterMW0837Orbital and Space Flight MechanicsDynamics/ControlYou learn the physical and mathematical foundations of orbital dynamics of artificial satellites: from ideal Keplerian motion through disturbed and controlled orbits to orbit maneuvers, mission analysis, launch and reentry. In the end you will be able to describe orbital elements, model perturbing forces, compute basic maneuvers, perform orbit determination and analyze launch/reentry processes using the rocket equation and reentry dynamics.5 ECTSruns this semesterED110185Spacecraft Attitude Mechanics and ControlDynamics/ControlYou will learn how the rotational motion of a spacecraft as a rigid body is described, analyzed and controlled. In the end you will be able to apply kinematic and dynamic fundamental equations, use common rotation parameters and angular velocity, and evaluate concepts for propulsion and control system design for attitude control tasks.5 ECTSruns this semesterED110187
4 more in Master's ModulesAdvanced Flight ControlDynamics/ControlIn this module you will learn and apply advanced methods of flight control for longitudinal and lateral motion. After completing the module you will be able to evaluate controller designs (e.g., LQR, LQG, eigenstructure assignment, C*-assignment) and autopilot functions including flight envelope protection, and use them for control- and stability-augmentation systems as well as automatic landing.5 ECTSno date this semesterMW0838Flight Dynamics, Stability and ControlDynamics/ControlIn this module you will learn the dynamic fundamentals of aircraft: coordinate systems, nonlinear equations of motion, as well as models for aerodynamic forces and propulsion. You will be able to determine steady flight states, analyze static stability and controllability, and compute important indices such as the neutral point, maneuver point, trim rudder deflections, and trim angle of attack.5 ECTSno date this semesterMW0833Orbital Robotic Systems: Mechanics and ControlDynamics/ControlYou will learn how to model multi-body systems in orbit, derive their dynamics, and solve control tasks. The emphasis is on motion and control of interconnected rigid bodies (e.g., spacecraft with manipulators), including special cases such as jointed systems, closed chains and tethers, as well as on-board autonomy and technological aspects of orbital robotics.5 ECTSno date this semesterED110193System IdentificationDynamics/ControlIn this module you will learn to derive mathematical models of dynamic systems from measurement and experimental data. You will learn and apply basic statistical methods, algorithms for parameter estimation and procedures for model validation, with examples predominantly from manned and unmanned aircraft technology.5 ECTSno date this semesterED110067