Aerospace Simulation and Modelling

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Courses / Modules / ELEC2304 Aerospace Simulation and Modelling

When you'll study it

Whole Academic Year

CATS points

ECTS points

7.5

Level

Level 5

Module lead

Bahareh Zaghari

Academic year

2026-27

Module overview

This module introduces some advanced programming, simulation and design modelling frameworks and tools. Teaching activities are a combination of taught sessions, expanded self-study supported by the Professional Skills Hub and practical hands-on sessions in computer laboratories. The tools and techniques studied in this module are also used in the companion design module in practical hands-on applications. For Aerospace Electronics students, the analogue relationship between aerospace and electronic systems are explored, enabling electronic circuit problems, aerospace and mechanical systems to be treated in the same framework. Efficient approaches to represent, simulate and analyse dynamics systems are developed and applied. Modelling, analysis and programming techniques are also introduced to understand, simulate and visualise such dynamic systems.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Select an appropriate numerical approach for different simple mathematical problems.
Address novel design challenges by choosing appropriate analysis and design methods.
Model software systems before implementation.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The use of programs for numerical solution of mathematical equations.
Mathematical techniques for the analysis of aerospace system problems.
Physical models of components.
The principles of Object-Oriented programming, including the concepts of inheritance, abstraction and polymorphism.
Physical system modelling.

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Produce appropriate models for aerospace problems
Use simple numerical programs to solve physical problems
Design, write and debug Object-Oriented programs

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Use appropriate simulation software.
Effectively integrate reusable OO libraries.
Analyse, enhance and debug existing OO programs.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The content of this module is delivered through lectures, module website, directed reading, pre-recorded materials and practical sessions. Students work on their understanding through a combination of independent study, preparation for timetabled activities and tutorials. Students work on their practical skills and professional skills through laboratory sessions and discussion tutorials.

Study time
Type	Hours
Completion of assessment task	60
Follow-up work	12
Preparation for scheduled sessions	18
Specialist Laboratory	36
Wider reading or practice
Lecture	24
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Laboratory space and equipment required. IC fabrication facilities

Software requirements. The student version of Orcad/PSpice and LTSpice

Online documents. Lecture notes and details of assignments and assessment schemes will be provided on line.

Textbooks

Lidwell W, Holden K and Butler J (2010). Universal Principles of Design. Rockport Publishers Inc.

Sedra A S & Smith K C (2004). Microelectronic Circuits. OUP.

Spencer R R & Ghausi M S (2003). Introduction to Electronic Circuit Design. Prentice Hall.

Williams T (2005). The Circuit Designer's Companion. Newnes,.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

This module is assessed entirely by a combination of coursework exercises, presentations and reports, along with demonstrations. There is no referral opportunity for this module. There is no external repeat opportunity for this module.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal

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