Unit name | Advanced Space Systems |
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Unit code | AENGM2400 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Lucy Berthoud |
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 one topic. The technical issues and the underlying design requirements will be covered for the three major systems areas: orbits, advanced aspects of spacecraft design and manned space flight.
Upon successful completion of this unit the student will:
2 orbit modelling exercises (non-assessed) - Lucy Berthoud
Orbit Revision and Non Keplerian Orbits 1 - Roger Moses
Non Keplerian Orbits 2 - Roger Moses
Gravity Assist - Roger Moses
Solar System Trajectories 1 - Roger Moses
Solar System Trajectories 2 - Roger Moses
Advanced Propulsion - Roger Moses
Interstellar Flight - Roger Moses
Aerodynamics and reentry - Neil Taylor
Reusable Launchers - Mark Hempsell
Space Infrastructure - Mark Hempsell
Solar Power Satellites - Ivor Franklin
Human Factors in Space - Lucy Berthoud
Formation flying - Arthur Richards
Rendezvous - Arthur Richards
Global Navigation Systems - Lucy Berthoud
Mission Control/Ground Segment - Lucy Berthoud
Space System Software - Simon Chalkley (SEA Ltd, Bristol)
Synthetic Aperture Radar - Chris Chaloner (SEA Ltd.)
Deployable Structures - Fabrizio Scarpa
Energy methods - Steve Burrow
Case Study 1: Smart One - Roger Moses
Case Study 2: Mars Express - Lucy Berthoud
20% coursework and 80% examination