On-Orbit Dynamics and Robotics

What it is about

You will learn the kinematics and dynamics of mechanical systems (point mass, rigid body, multi-body system) with a focus on the flight and attitude behavior of spacecraft as well as dynamic aspects of orbital robotic systems. You will also cover control principles for orbit, spacecraft attitude, and robotic operations as well as sensors, actuators and methods for verification on the ground.

What you will be able to do

• Understand principles of spaceflight and the dynamics of orbital robotic systems
• Apply the principles to practical questions and evaluate results
• Understand control principles for orbit, attitude and robotic operations
• Apply control approaches in practical applications
• Apply techniques for verification of system behavior on the ground
• Gain insights into current and potential future applications of orbital robotics and develop potential applications

What the module consists of

• VorlesungVermittlung der theoretischen Grundlagen
• ÜbungenAnwendung und Vertiefung der Vorlesungsinhalte; interleaved lab exercises

Teaching method

• class lecturezur Präsentation der Inhalte und Theorie
• Übungs-/Laboreinheitenzur praktischen Anwendung und Verifikation des Verhaltens