AE4831 Spacecraft Systems II

In this course, students will be involved in a group project to design a spacecraft to meet mission requirements. Material presented in AE4830 as well as AE4831 will be utilized. In parallel, this course covers some or all of the following aspects of spacecraft systems: spacecraft testing, TT&C subsystem, and design of observation payloads. Differences and similarities between geosynchronous spacecraft and LEO/HEO spacecraft will be discussed. Topics include gravitational perturbation (J2 effects), gravity-gradient stabilization, and atmospheric drag effects.

Prerequisite

AE4830

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

Develop program management skills, including creating attainable project schedules, maintaining cost budgets, allocating resources, and managing risk.

Plan and conduct program reviews.

Develop system design criteria.

Conduct trade-offs between subsystems.

Employ basic elements of mission operations, including managing payload requirements and performance, commanding a spacecraft, and resolving anomalies.

Plan and structure a notional space system acquisition program using the Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP).

Question the space acquisition environment and assess its impact on the delivery of space capabilities and national security.