COMPUTATIONAL ASTRODYNAMICS
| Title | ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΑΣΤΡΟΔΥΝΑΜΙΚΗ / COMPUTATIONAL ASTRODYNAMICS |
| Code | ΥΦΥ204 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Vougiatzis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016920 |
Programme of Study: PMS YPOLOGISTIKĪ FYSIKĪ 2025
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
Programme of Study: Computational Physics
Registered students: 5
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600286362
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600286362
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=9648
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
a) Understanding fundamental principles: Students will understand the basic principles of classical mechanics that govern the motion of celestial bodies.
b) Development of computational skills: They will develop specialized skills in the use of numerical methods to solve differential equations of motion, orbit calculation, computational techniques for orbit classification.
c) Simulation of dynamic systems of celestial mechanics: They will be able to design and implement programs for the simulation of celestial systems (planetary and stellar systems, orbits of satellites and spacecrafts in complex environments)
d) Calculation and optimization of space missions: They will develop skills in calculating the required delta-V for orbital transfers (Hohmann transfers, bi-elliptic transfers and gravity assists).
e) Understanding of contemporary issues: They will be informed about current research areas of astrodynamics related to space missions and planetary defense.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. The two-body problem
2. The perturbed two-body problem
3. Motions of artificial satellites around the Earth
4. Transfer orbits
5. Hamiltonian description of celestial dynamical systems
6. Computational dynamics of Hamiltonian systems. Stability and chaotic behavior of asteroids and spacecrafts.
7. The restricted three-body problem and transfer orbits in the Earth-Moon system
8. The N-body problem and the dynamics of planetary systems.
9. Modern missions and research challenges in dynamics.
Keywords
Dynammical modelling, Celestial Mechanics, Spacecraft orbits, planetary dynmaics
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of programming software (C++, Mathematica, Python), presentations (powerpoint)
Use of e-learning for communication, course material, submission of assignments, and evaluation.
Use of electronic grading (sis.auth.gr)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ||||
| Written assigments | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 53 |
Student Assessment
Description
From laboratory exercise 30%
From assignments 40%
From final exam 30%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
18-07-2025
