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Fundamentals of Space Systems - On-Demand Short Course
OVERVIEW
Description
- Solar system, space environment, and interactions
- Basic of orbital mechanics, common orbits, and space mission geometry
- Overview of space mission design
- Rocket and spacecraft propulsion and space launch systems
- Attitude determination and control
- Spacecraft communications
- Power and thermal control subsystems
- Space missions and applications
- Detailed outline below
AUDIENCE: This introductory overview course is designed for engineers and managers – of diverse background and varying levels of experience – who are involved in planning, designing, building, launching, and operating space systems, spacecraft subsystems and components, and payloads. The course will facilitate integration of engineers and managers new to the space field into space-related projects. A Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering is recommended.
MATERIALS: Video lectures can be streamed 24/7 and all lecture notes (282 Pages in PDF Format) are available for download. No part of these materials may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted, unless for course participants. All rights reserved.
Recommended but optional books include standard texts such as J.R. Wertz, D.F. Everett, and J.J.Puschell (eds), Space Mission Engineering: The New SMAD, Microcosm, 2011 and V.L.Pisacane and R.C. Moore, Fundamentals of Space Systems, Oxford University Press,2005. Also a set of YouTube video clips on orbital mechanics and common orbits (links at astronauticsnow.com/vp).
COURSE FEES (Sign-In to Register):
- AIAA Member: $595 USD
- AIAA Student Member: $395 USD
- Non-Member: $795 USD
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COURSE OUTLINE
The course consists of 12 parts, each approximately one hour long.
Part 1 (53:29). (VIDEO PREVIEW) Course content, scope, and organization. World space enterprise. Government and commercial space.
Part 2(1:16:46). Solar System. Plasma. Sun. Solar cycle. Ecliptic and equatorial planes. Vernal equinox. Coordinate systems. General precession. Time.
Part 3 (1:14:20). Space environment and spacecraft interactions. Atmosphere, ionosphere, magnetosphere. Geomagnetic field. Atmospheric drag. Atomic oxygen. Radiation belts and shielding. Geomagnetic storms and space weather. Radiation belts. Radiation shielding. Space debris.
Part 4 (1:17:53). Basics of orbital mechanics. Earth gravitational potential. Elliptical orbits. Classical orbit elements. Two-line element format. Orbital maneuvers. Hohmann transfer. Orbit plane change.
Part 5 (1:14:08). Common orbits and space mission geometry. Launch sites. Launch to geostationary orbit (GEO). Regression of nodes and rotation of apsides. Sunsynchronous, Molniya, GEO orbits. Eclipses. Satellite ground track and swath. Satellite constellations.
Part 6 (1:16:40). Mission supporting systems. Ground stations. DSN, AFSCN, TDRSS,GPS. Space laser-ranging (SLR). Space mission overview. Mission design basics. Lifecycle. Reviews. Flowdown of requirements. Technology readiness levels (TRL).Learning from mistakes.
Part 7 (1:14:47). Rocket and spacecraft propulsion. Classification of propulsion systems; requirements. Thrust, specific impulse. Rocket equation. Cooling methods. Liquid and solid propulsion systems. Monopropellant thrusters. Electric propulsion.
Part 8 (0:55:33). Space launch systems. Launch dynamic environment. Fairing. Atlas and Delta legacy launch families. SpaceX, Orbital Sciences, foreign. Flame duct. Acoustic environment. Launch integration and planning.
Part 9 (1:03:59). Spacecraft attitude determination and control. Spacecraft attitude. Angular momentum. Environmental disturbance torques. Attitude sensors. Attitude control techniques. Stability of spinners. Momentum and reaction wheels.
Part 10 (1:12:09). Spacecraft communications. Communications basics. Decibel language. Antennas. Antenna gain. TWTA and SSA. Noise. Bit rate. Communication link. Effects of atmosphere, rain. Bit error rate. Error correction. Convolutional code.
Part 11 (1:03:06). Spacecraft electric power and thermal control systems. Orbital effects. Photovoltaic systems (cells and arrays). RTG. Batteries. Environmental thermal loads. Blackbody concept. Passive thermal control. Coatings. Multilayer insulation(MLI). Active thermal control. Testing.
Part 12 (1:05:38). Space missions and applications. Science and solar system exploration. Planetary defense. Human spaceflight, ISS, return to the Moon and beyond. Communications and remote sensing. National security space. Space reconnaissance. Military space. Missile defense. First steps in interstellar flight.
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Mike Gruntman, a renowned space physicist and engineer, is a professor of astronautics at the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Gruntman is a specialist in astronautics, space missions and exploration, spacecraft and rocket technologies, space sensors, and space physics. He is involved in various R&D programs in space science and technology, including in NASA missions; he authored and co-authored more than 300 scholarly publications, including four books. Dr. Gruntman served as the founding chairman of a new (and unique in the United States) space-engineering department at USC.
CEUs/PDHs: 12 Classroom Hours / 1.2 CEU/PDH
Contact: Please contact Lisa Le or Customer Service if you have questions about the course or group discounts (for 5+ participants).
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