Mathematics department holds public lecture on mathematics in rocket technology

FST, UIN News Online – Mathematics department of the Science and Technology Faculty (FST) hold public lecture entitled “Mathematics in Rocket Technology” on Friday (11/12/2021).

The public lecture itself presented Idris Eko, Guidance and Control Division of Aerospace Vehicle Technology Center, National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN/BRIN) as resource person. In this public lecture, Idris delivered rocket and missile modeling as mathematical modeling in rocket control system.

In his presentation, Idris explained the importance of mathematics in controlling rockets as a means of defense for a country. This science is applied in the form of modeling so that the control of the rocket targets can be adjusted to the targets.

At the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), he said, Indonesian aviation engineers continue to study and test rocket mileage control. This is needed so that the target rocket control takes place with full precision.

“The rocket launch, from the beginning until it is launched towards the target, is calculated correctly by the engineers so that the thrust is in accordance with the material power and most importantly in accoerdance to the distance we want,” said Idris.

The tests carried out, he explained, could not be separated from the implementation of mathematics, all engineers are required to make precise calculations.

Such conditions, continued Idris, emphasized the importance of mastering mathematics as the main basis for controlling one of the national defense tools. Therefore, Idris asked the students of the Mathematics department to study Mathematics seriously, including its implementation in various technological developments.

In the public lecture, Idris also simulated the calculation of the control device. Among them, rocket modeling and missile modeling, both of which become mathematical modeling in measuring rocket cruising range.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Mathematics Study Program, Summa'inna expressed her gratitude to the resource persons who delivered the learning material on the implementation of Mathematics in measuring the control of state defense equipment. “Hopefully this can provide enlightenment for students of Mathematics department in implementing their knowledge,” she said.

Furthermore, she also hopes that government research institutions can involve students from science groups such as Mathematics. According to Summa'inna, this is important so that students can learn more about the implementation of their theoretical knowledge for the practical interests of society and the state. (usa/zm)