Learning outcomes
The aim of the module is to learn basic knowledge about
the basics of space mechanics the laws of celestial mechanics
the time and reference systems the disruption of flight paths.
The aim of the module is to learn skills in the mathematical treatment of railway mechanical problems and in the creation of solution procedures and the programming of small solution algorithms.
The aim of the module is also to develop professional skills in space flight mechanics and in the classification of the topic Context of space technology, the development of solution approaches and the investigation of their quality.
Teaching content
The content of the lecture and the exercises relate to the following topics:        
Two-body problem        
undisturbed satellite orbits        
Time and reference systems        
gravitational and non-gravitational forces        
Perturbation theory        
special tracks        
Relative movement        
interplanetary orbits        
Ascent railways        
special problems of railway mechanics        
impulsive railroad crossings        
Selection and application of thrust drives