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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    AE 414 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Spacecraft Design
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    AE 414
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    6

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives This course aims to develop the full skill set necessary for system engineering of spacecraft system design and to exercise the design of a spacecraft with defined goals, design requirements and constraints with teamwork.
    Learning Outcomes
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Be able to describe space mission concepts,
    2Be able to apply basic concepts of orbital mechanics and propulsion systems to spacecraft design,
    3Be able to apply basic concepts of structures and mechanisms, power and thermal effects to spacecraft design,
    4Be able to define basic concepts of telecommunications, command and data handling to a spacecraft design,
    5Be able to develop a conceptual design of a spacecraft including mission operations, launch, ground support and logistics,
    Course Description The course contains the topics of a system view of spacecraft, payloads and missions, the space environment , orbital mechanics, propulsion systems, launch vehicles, atmospheric-entry, spacecraft structure, attitude determination and control, electrical power systems, thermal control of spacecraft, telecommunications, command and data handling, groundcontrol.

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction Ch.1,2 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    2 Spacecraft subsystems Ch. 3,4 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    3 Orbital Considerations Ch.4,5 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    4 Space Environment Ch.5,6 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    5 Propulsion considerations Ch.6,7 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    6 Attitude Determination and Control Ch. 8,9 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    7 Electric Power system Ch.14 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    8 Thermal Control Ch.15 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    9 Command and data System Ch.16,17 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    10 Project I
    11 Telecommunications Ch.18 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    12 Launch Systems and Logistics Ch.19,20 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    13 Project II
    14 Spacecraft Operations and Ground Support Ch.21 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003
    15 Project III
    16 Final

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Space Vehicle Design, Michael D. Griffin, James R. French, AIAA Education Series, 2004.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    3
    60
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    16
    6
    96
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    3
    11
    33
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    3
    3
        Total
    180

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    2

    To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    3

    To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

    -
    -
    -
    -
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    4

    To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

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    -
    -
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    5

    To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

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    6

    To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

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    7

    To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

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    -
    -
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    8

    To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

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    9

    To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

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    10

    To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

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    11

    To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

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    12

    To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

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    13

    To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

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    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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