Advanced Space Systems Engineering

AERO42112 Advanced Space Systems Engineering 15 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 4 Peter Roberts Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <div style="border:1.0pt solid windowtext;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-element:para-border-div;padding:1.0pt 6.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt;">The design and operation of spacecraft is a multidisciplinary operation covering many aspects of engineering. Building on the introductory space flight dynamics and systems modelling taught in prerequisite units, this course covers:   - actionable physics-based approaches for modelling spacecraft systems including payload design, more in depth orbital dynamics and mission analysis, and electric propulsion  - trending technologies within the space sector such as satellite constellation design, very low Earth orbits and enabling technologies, and space sustainability and how it impacts satellite design  - advanced system modelling techniques  - considerations of satellite configuration on conceptual system design and modelling </div> <div style="border:1.0pt solid windowtext;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-element:para-border-div;padding:1.0pt 6.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt;">The design and operation of spacecraft is a multidisciplinary operation covering many aspects of engineering. Building on the introductory space flight dynamics and systems modelling taught in prerequisite units, this course covers:   - actionable physics-based approaches for modelling spacecraft systems including payload design, more in depth orbital dynamics and mission analysis, and electric propulsion  - trending technologies within the space sector such as satellite constellation design, very low Earth orbits and enabling technologies, and space sustainability and how it impacts satellite design  - advanced system modelling techniques  - considerations of satellite configuration on conceptual system design and modelling </div> The unit aims to expand student knowledge of spaceflight dynamics and space systems engineering, with a particular focus on new trends in the space industry such as sustainability, satellite constellations, and the use of very low Earth orbits and enabling technologies. As an example of research led teaching, the unit will highlight the research strengths of the Space Systems Engineering team whilst preparing students for jobs in the rapidly changing space industry.On completion of this unit students will have a detailed knowledge of spaceflight dynamics and spacecraft design considerations, including new trends in the space industry. They will be able to apply that knowledge to independently create mission concepts which meet the needs of the future space industry. 1 Written exam 50% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 50% Exam - After assessment period, overall grade, individual question solutions, group feedback on common errors. Quizzes - Solutions to quizzes provided weekly in the first 5 weeks Presentations - Individual and cohort-wide feedback online N Assessment written exam 2 Demonstration 1 eAssessment 80 Lectures 16 Tutorials 16 0 35