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High-level sun sensor modelling for satellite

I am searching for some references on how to model at high level a sensor in terms of the statistical interpretation of the errors (bias, noise, ecc). Do someone have any reference (books or papers) ...
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Running a Dynamic Model as Steady State with Time Varying Inputs

I am attempting to run a dynamic model of a waste heat recovery system (Brayton Cycle with intercooling) on IDAES but I keep getting errors on initilization seemingly no matter what I do. My work ...
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What is the cycle of simulation editing?

So this is very general, but... How are simulations for vehicles done? I know that computational fluid dynamic simulations are used, but why are repeated tests of actual hardware done too? Obviously ...
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simulation of an attitude optimal Backstepping controller based quaternion for a UAV in MATLAB

I'am trying to implement this open access research article Attitude Optimal Backstepping Controller Based Quaternion for a UAV I did not find the same result in this paper Can anyone tell me where my ...
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What filter is this?

I am implementing a second order filter. It simulates hydraulic servo on an airplane. Its about 35-40 years old. What confuses me is the notation. Like "2(.7)(52)S", what does it mean? If its just ...
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How can I limit a simulated aircraft's angle of attack?

I am making an aircraft in a simulator (using JSBSIM). Note that I am not a professional. The manual states that it is limited below certain calibrated airspeed to a certain positive angle of attack. ...
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Simple, open source aerodynamics simulation software that can import Blender or Sketchup models? [closed]

What are some basic, open source aerodynamics or CFD simulation software that can import Blender or Sketchup models? I am looking for software that is easy-to-use, free, and suitable for educational ...
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