| Unit name | Advanced Space Systems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENGM2400 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Aplin |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
AENG22300 Space Systems |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This module aims to develop an understanding of the technology and other issues related to advanced space systems, with an in-depth review of several topics as coursework. The technical issues and the underlying design requirements will be covered for three major systems areas: trajectories, advanced aspects of spacecraft design and human space flight.
Upon successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
LO1 Calculate hyperbolic trajectories
LO2 Describe the perturbations affecting orbits and trajectories
LO3 Plan a planetary mission using orbit modelling tools
LO4 Create a link budget for a ground station
LO5 Design a spacesuit for a given environment
LO6 Compile factors influencing the design of space stations
LO7 Evaluate technical approaches for a single stage to orbit launch
LO8 Appraise rocket propellant feed and cooling systems
LO9 Evaluate spacecraft reentry body designs
20% coursework (LO3 and LO4)
80% Exam (LO1, LO4-9)
