Spacecraft System and Design
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME4038 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME4038
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The aim of this module is to provide the theoretical and practical tools to design a spacecraft mission. The main topics covered are:
• Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics
• Space Mission Analysis and Design
• Design of Spacecraft Subsystems
• Assembly, Integration, Test and Verification
• Satellite in orbit operations
• Spacecraft Mission Performance and Risk Analysis (at Subsystems and Systems levels)
As part of the module students will use a range of software to design and analyse the space mission and the spacecraft subsystems performances.
The outcome of the study will be presented and assessed via a report and an exam.
Target Students
Students must be on one of the Aerospace Engineering courses H402, H40A, H400, H40B. Also available to engineering students in M3 who meet the pre-requisites.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Coursework: weight 50%, pass mark 40
- 50% Exam (2-hour): Exam weight 50%, pass mark 40
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to provide the essential knowledge and skills to design, analyse and operate a spacecraft.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Demonstrate a systematic understanding and perform calculations relating to orbital mechanics.
LO2 - Evaluate critically the main mission phases and identify the steps to simulate a spacecraft mission.
LO3 - Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and perform analysis related to spacecraft systems design (Structure, Electric Power Systems, On Board Data Handling Systems, Software, Telecommunications Tracking and Control).
LO4 - Demonstrate a systematic understanding on Satellite Assembly Integration, Tests and Verification activities.
LO5 - Evaluate critically and Identify Spacecraft Systems performance and risks.
LO6 - Demonstrate originality in the application of space systems engineering to real space mission design.
LO7 - Demonstrate ability to communicate familiarity with and understanding of the lectured materials.
LO8 - Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring in the space systems industry.
LO9 - Communicate the outcome of an aerospace project in an appropriate and professional written report.