Spacecraft design and system engineering
Summary
The main objective of the course is to learn to apply the fundamentals of space system engineering & design. The course introduces the various phases, systems, & subsystems involved in the design of spacecraft describing the techniques & best practices to plan and execute successful space missions.
Content
Introduction
- Highlights of space mission organization and engineering.
- Mission objectives, science objectives, mission architectures.
Conception and Design of Spacecraft
- General description of the space environment and survivability, and spacecraft subsystems including science and instruments.
- Telecommunications, power management and distribution, command and data handling, thermal control, propulsion, structures and mechanisms, configuration, end-to-end information system, flight software.
System Engineering Techniques
- Presentation of the major system engineering techniques: functional analysis, block diagrams, design trade-offs, design budgets, interface management, tradable parameters.
Introduction to Project Engineering
- Other project considerations for a system engineer: requirement, definition and tracking, spacecraft integration and test, mission operations, reliability and quality assurance, cost and risk management.
Individual study of a Space Mission with deliverables and a final report including:
- Mission statement and definition, Project organization, Mission design, System Engineering, Science & instruments.
- Subsystems: Telecom, Electrical power, Structure and Configuration, C&DH, ADCS, Propulsion, Thermal.
- An executive summary and conference abstract.
- Powerpoint files for oral presentations at various stages.
Keywords
spacecraft, space system, space environment, orbital mechanics, and space exploration.
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
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Space Mission Design and Operations (EE-585) [already taken or have registered for]
Recommended courses
- Systems Engineering (MICRO-405)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Structure a space project in development phases
- Formulate the tasks and responsibilities of the system engineer
- Dimension the overall system
- Dimension each satellite subsystem
- Elaborate a coherent and consistent system design
- Design a space mission
- Integrate constraints due to the space environment
Transversal skills
- Set objectives and design an action plan to reach those objectives.
- Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Write a scientific or technical report.
- Make an oral presentation.
- Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
Teaching methods
- Interactive lectures
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
Expected student activities
Design work every week, interactive presentations, mid-term report, final report, and final oral presentation.
Assessment methods
Mid-term report, final report, and oral presentation.
Supervision
| Office hours | Yes |
| Assistants | Yes |
Resources
Bibliography
"Space Mission analysis and Design", by W. Larson and J. Wertz
Ressources en bibliothèque
Moodle Link
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Spacecraft design and system engineering
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- TP: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Spacecraft design and system engineering
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- TP: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Spacecraft design and system engineering
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- TP: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Spacecraft design and system engineering
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- TP: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines