Hello, I am Aurelio Rodrigues, a passionate junior software developer with a diverse skill set and a relentless commitment to learning. With a background in Aerospace Engineering and ongoing studies in Information Technology: Gaming Experience Development (April 2024), I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and problem-solving skills to the world of software development. My programming journey spans various languages, from C++ and Java to web technologies like HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and ASP.NET. I'm well-versed in software design methodologies and project management, particularly Agile SCRUM. I love working in teams, leading and collaborating effectively to deliver high-quality solutions. Explore my GitHub projects to see my development as a developer.
As a student at École nationale supérieure de l'aéronautique et de l'espace (ISAE-SUPAERO), Toulouse/France (2015/2016), I participated in a study to understand the influence of Martian winds on the solar panels of the InSight program's lander. The study, called Project Insight: Direct and Inverse Dynamic Model, focused on the influence of mechanical noise caused by Martian winds on a lander, which could interfere with seismological experiments on the planet. Using dynamic vibration modeling of flexible appendages, I predicted the magnitude of forces acting on the Martian ground through the lander's feet. We also developed a model to represent and calculate the stress applied to the lander feet, considering Martian regolith properties.
The results of our study confirmed that the interference caused by Martian winds in seismic prospecting, especially in high-frequency bands, met the required standards. We also explored the influence of various input parameters on mechanical noise responses, contributing to the field's knowledge.
This research was part of the NASA Discovery Program mission InSight, designed to better understand the planet's evolution, interior structure, and seismic processes. The mission used the Seismic Experiment for Internal Structures (SEIS) among other instruments, and my work directly contributed to its success.
If you want to know more about NASA InSight Mission, please visit the Official NASA InSight website.