1.4 Introduction, learning objectives and content available in full course

Course subject(s) 1. Satellite Bus Platform

Introduction

Does your satellite point in the right direction? This module will be all about attitude determination and control. We will discuss some basics, look at some popular algortihms but more importantly: go through all types of sensors and actuators.

Enjoy the third module of the course!

Jasper Bouwmeester

Learning objectives/outcomes

By the end of this activity, you will be able to:

Explain the functions of an ADCS
Explain the principles of a Kalman filer and a PID controller
List, explain, analyze and calculate different types and options for attitude sensors and actuators

Learning Activities (to do’s)

Watch the videos
Perform the online excercises
Join the interactive session

Watch the lecture videos
Read the lecture notes (optional: content similar to videos)
Contribute to the Wiki (see excercise)
Perform the excercises associated to each video.
Attend the class session (at least watch all videos before)
Attend the CubeSat Workshop (see dedicated learning unit)

Additional material in full course

Four video lectures
Exercise quizzes for each video lecture
Wiki assignment
Exercises and answers of interactive campus class sessions

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