Checking date: 19/02/2025


Course: 2024/2025

Spacecraft and Orbital Dynamics
(20184)
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (Plan: 554 - Estudio: 507)


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Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Learning Outcomes
K7: To know the basic and central concepts and the most common methodologies of disciplines in which mathematical language and method are applied, such as physics, biology, economics, data science or cryptography. K8: To know the methods, tools and techniques of mathematics used to model, simulate and solve problems, identifying the different phases of the mathematical modeling process: formulation, analysis, resolution and interpretation of results. S2: Apply combined knowledge of mathematics and physics to model phenomena in areas such as biology, economics, or data science. "C2: Propose solutions to practical problems, using the most appropriate results and techniques, and critically analyze the results obtained, explaining the hypotheses and limitations of the models used. " C5: Abstract complex problems from real life or other sciences and formulate them in terms of mathematical equations, using variables, constants and parameters to make them understandable and solvable.
Description of contents: programme
Problem of the two bodies Kepler's equation Orbital maneuvers Preliminary orbit determination Disturbances Interplanetary trajectories Relative motion and rendezvous Restricted circular three-body problem Space vehicles: attitude dynamics Introduction to space missions and spacecraft
Learning activities and methodology
A1: CLASSROOM LECTURES. Each subject has two weekly sessions: a lecture session, with more theoretical content, and a reduced session, with more practical content. In this session, the main theoretical content takes place. 100% de presencialidad / A2: FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: REDUCED (WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, CASE STUDIES). As indicated above, this session has a more practical content where teachers can carry out some of the examples given. 100% de presencialidad / A3: STUDENT INDIVIDUAL WORK. 0% de presencialidad / A4: LABORATORY SESSION. This is a series of additional hours where teachers reinforce more practical content with students. 100% de presencialidad / A5: FINAL EXAM. 100% de presencialidad M1: SEMINARS AND LECTURES SUPPORTED BY COMPUTER AND AUDIOVISUAL AIDS. / M2: PRACTICAL LEARNING BASED ON CASES AND PROBLEMS, AND EXERCISE RESOLUTION. / M3: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP OR COOPERATIVE WORK WITH THE OPTION OF ORAL OR WRITTEN PRESENTATION. / M4: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TUTORIALS TO RESOLVE DOUBTS AND QUERIES ABOUT THE SUBJECT.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40




Extraordinary call: regulations

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.