Unit name | Space Systems |
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Unit code | AENG22300 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Lucy Berthoud |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The unit introduces spacecraft engineering and space based technology from a system level perspective. It introduces such fundamental topics as orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, propulsion, communication, mechanisms and structures), with an emphasis on how these systems work together to deliver a specified objective. Payloads, launch systems and case studies are also considered, allowing the entire field of space applications to be appreciated.
On successful completion of the course students will:
24, 50 minute lectures and 6 hours computing laboratory work, based around the GMAT orbit modelling package.
2 'must attend' laboratories, 2 'must pass' quizzes, 2 hr examination in January(100%).