Spacecraft Technology 2

(ECTS: 4; SWS: 3)

prerequisites		SCT 1
objectives		Based on the foundations given in SCT I and upon completion of this course the student will be able to: - understand the basics of mission design, - carry out a simple satellite design, - assess all essential subsystems of a satellite in terms of technology, environmental interaction and trade-off issues, - be aware of the complex interactions of all subsystems of a satellite.
contents		The course shall provide knowledge of the fundamentals of space mission and spacecraft design: Mission Design (requirements, trade studies); Mission Geometry & Orbit Selection; Orbit Perturbations; Space Environment; Satellite Payloads (typical); Structure & Mechanisms; Attitude Determination and Control System; Propulsion System; Communication System; Power System; Thermal Control System.
literature		Lecture Notes

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