Unit information: Advanced Space Systems in 2012/13

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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. Lucy Berthoud
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

AENG34630 or AENGM2009 Space Systems
Co-requisites

None
School/department Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit the student will:

  • have a basic knowledge of non-Keplerian orbits, manned spaceflight, advanced aspects of spacecraft design, space environment and some aspects of space policy
  • have demonstrated a Masters Level (i.e. forefront) understanding of one specific topic.
  • have a basic knowledge of how to plan a planetary mission using orbit modelling tool STK.

Teaching Information

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

Assessment Information

40% coursework 60% Exam

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