Moses - Planetary Exploration and Space Robotics 1

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Module / Version:
#50841 / #2

Validity:
Seit SoSe 2021

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English

Module title:
Planetary Exploration and Space Robotics 1

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Avsar, Cem

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Portfolioprüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät V

Institute:
Institut für Luft- und Raumfahrt

Area of expertise:
35341200 FG Raumfahrttechnik

Prüfungsausschuss:
No information

Kontakt

Office:
F 6

Contact person:
Stapperfend, Simon

E-mail address:
s.stapperfend@tu-berlin.de

Website:

http://www.mse.tu-berlin.de

Learning Outcomes

Humans use robotic systems to explore celestial bodies and to manipulate objects in space. This module introduces the basics of planetary physics, exploration of celestial bodies by robots, and in-situ resource utilization. The design, testing, and operation of robotic systems are addressed with a practical approach, using engineering models of robots in the scope of a hands-on project. After successful completion of this module, students will be able to - recognize basic terms used in planetary exploration and space robotics, - name the applications of space robotics, - give examples of space robotic systems, - give examples of robotic space exploration missions, - explain the working principles of the most relevant space robotics technologies in each subsystem, - design a robotic system, - explain the basic principles of machine perception, - explain the basic principles of machine learning, - explain the basic principles of navigation of mobile robots, - describe the characteristics of the most relevant celestial bodies (e.g. Moon, Mars, asteroids, meteorites and comets), - use the version control system Git to manage code in robotics projects, - use the project management software Redmine, - implement basic routines in Python for the purpose of controlling robots, - use the Robot Operating System (ROS) for simulating robot behaviour, - use the Robot Operating System (ROS) to control robots (e.g. navigation).

Content

- Basic terms in planetary exploration and space robotics - Robotic space exploration missions - Technology of planetary robots - Machine perception - Machine learning - Navigation of mobile robots - Asteroids, meteorites, and comets - The Moon and in situ resource utilization - The Mars and in situ resource utilization - Version control with Git - Introduction to Ubuntu - Introduction Python - Robot Operating System (ROS) - Robot design project

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Planetary Exploration and Space Robotics 1	IV		WiSe	English	4

Workload and Credit Points

Planetary Exploration and Space Robotics 1 (IV):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Attendance	15.0	4.0h	60.0h
Project work	15.0	6.0h	90.0h
Self-study of lecture materials	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
			180.0h(~6 LP)

The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

The module consists of theoretical lectures about planetary exploration and space robotics. Video lectures are used to introduce students to the variety of tools (e.g. Git, Ubuntu, Python, ROS) used in the scope of a robot design project. In the robot design project, students either design a new robot or expand the functionality of an existing robot. The project is on the level of a feasibility analysis and preliminary design, including prototyping if feasible.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

- Completed the course Fundamentals of Space Technology 1 - Completed the module Space Mission Planning and Operations

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Portfolio examination

Type of portfolio examination

100 Punkte insgesamt

Language

English

Test elements

Name	Points	Categorie	Duration/Extent
Final documentation	50	written	No information
Presentation	30	oral	20 min
Project status report	20	oral	15 min

Grading scale

Notenschlüssel »Notenschlüssel 2: Fak IV (2)«

Gesamtpunktzahl	1.0	1.3	1.7	2.0	2.3	2.7	3.0	3.3	3.7	4.0
100.0pt	95.0pt	90.0pt	85.0pt	80.0pt	75.0pt	70.0pt	65.0pt	60.0pt	55.0pt	50.0pt

Test description (Module completion)

The project work is evaluated at defined milestones which consist of presentations and the final report.

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Wintersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

This module is not limited to a number of students.

Registration Procedures

Registration at the MSE secretary according to the MSE study and examination regulations. Dates and deadlines will be announced by semester start.

Recommended literature
Alex Ellery: Planetary Rovers; Robotic Exploration of the Solar System. 2016. Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN: 978-3-642-03258-5

Assigned Degree Programs

Semester:

Zeige auch ausgelaufene Studiengänge und StuPOs

This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

	Studiengang / StuPO	StuPOs	Verwendungen	Erste Verwendung	Letzte Verwendung
This module is not used in any degree program.

The course is limited to students from the Master of Space Engineering study programme.

Miscellaneous

No information

Planetary Exploration and Space Robotics 1