Unit information: Advanced Space Systems in 2020/21

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

Description including Unit Aims

This unit equips students with a range of advanced space skills and understanding, including: calculate hyperbolic trajectories; describe the perturbations affecting orbits and trajectories; plan a planetary mission using orbit modelling tools; create a link budget for a ground station; design a spacesuit for a given environment; compile factors influencing the design of space stations; evaluate technical approaches for a single stage to orbit launch; appraise rocket propellant feed and cooling systems; evaluate spacecraft reentry body designs

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of technology and other issues related to advanced space systems
2. Identify and evaluate technical issues and underlying design requirements for systems areas including: trajectories, advanced aspects of spacecraft design and human space flight.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

1 formative online test

100% presentation exercise

Reading and References

• Wertz, J.R. & Larson, W.J., Space Mission Analysis & Design. 1999, 3rd ed., Kluwer Academic. ISBN: 0792359011

• Sutton, G.P & Biblarz, O., Rocket Propulsion Elements, 2010, 8th ed., Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 0470080248
• Wertz, J.R., Mission Geometry; Orbit & Constellation Design & Management: Spacecraft Orbit & Attitude Systems. 2002. Kluwer Academic. ISBN: 0792369033
• Curtis, H.D., Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students. 2010, 2nd ed., Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN: 0123747783