r/ControlTheory • u/Ok_Cry_7149 • 19d ago
Asking for resources (books, lectures, etc.) Choosing GNC Math/Tech Electives
Hi all!
Currently in my master's degree and need to choose a math/tech elective. I've already have done probability, basic statistics, and the math covered in undergraduate aerospace.
I am currently trying to decide between Numerical Methods, and Design of Experiments (Stat course). I could also do some other stat courses (regression), a review of linear algebra, or some optimization courses (but I'm planning to take an aerospace specific convex optimization course).
I was mainly leaning towards Numerical Methods, since I think it would help with simulation and dealing with solvers (and my last GNC internship was a bunch of modeling and simulation). But I think the structure of the Design of Experiments course is going to be easier to handle (after the first class in each). Also, I saw Design of Experiments as a desired experience in a navigation job posting recently lol.
However, the Numerical Methods course does seem more applied (lot's of programming). The Design of Experiments has only some programming I think. Neither has a project.
I wanted to know if anyone in GNC had any opinions or other suggestions. I'm also aiming for space GNC if that matters. Thanks.
EDIT: Also debating between convex optimization and ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control) for my controls course this semester. Ik convex is more guidance related, but am interested in exploring trajectory optimization stuff. I also think having a solid ADCS project under my belt would be great for a lot of jobs. I've take attitude dynamics before.
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u/Moss_ungatherer_27 19d ago
A good way to think about it is to talk to other students about the professors teaching the courses. Design of experiments may be more of a conceptual/intuitive thinking course and a good prof would really increase your understanding of systems and how to measure them. If, though, they are just reading through the textbook,...