Modelling and Simulation Technology Areas   The modelling and simulation section at ESTEC provides the expertise and support in the areas listed below. It defines and executes research and development of the related technologies and promotes its use in the European Space projects.   Technology Areas   Simulation technology and tools making simulators Real-time simulation Hardware-in-the-loop Distributed simulation and interoperability Graphical simulation, visualisation and virtual reality technology Rationalisation of simulation development through portability and standards     Simulation Applications   Mission definition and demonstration Crew training Design, prototyping and verification of systems Supporting software validation Mission/System (end-to-end) modelling, to support the definition of new missions Attitude and Orbit Control System, Trajectory, Guidance and Control, Navigation simulators Mathematical analysis models of payloads systems Demonstration and promoting of space systems by real-time visualisation       Last update: 19 April 2007