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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
    3
    0
    3
    6

    Prerequisites None
    Course Language English
    Course Type ELECTIVE_COURSE
    Course Level First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Face-To-Face
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fabrizio Pinto
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fabrizio Pinto
    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 The students who succeeded in this course;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 Describe space mission concepts. 2 X
    LO2 Apply basic concepts of orbitalmechanics and propulsion systems to spacecraft design. 3.2 X
    LO3 Apply basic concepts ofstructures and mechanisms,power and thermal effects to spacecraft design. 4 X
    LO4 Define basic concepts of telecommunications, command and data handling to a spacecraft design. 5.3 X
    LO5 Develop a conceptual design of a spacecraft including mission operations, launch, ground support and logistics. 1.4 X
    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, ground control.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals
    -

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Managment Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Required Materials Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction Ch.1 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO1
    2 Spacecraft subsystems Ch.2 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO2
    3 Orbital Considerations Ch. 3 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO1
    4 Space Environment Ch. 3 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO4
    5 Propulsion considerations Ch. 4 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO3
    6 Attitude Determination and Control Ch. 5 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO5
    7 Electric Power system Ch. 7 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO3
    8 Midterm LO5
    9 Thermal Control Ch. 7 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO4
    10 Command and data System Ch. 8 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO5
    11 Project I LO5
    12 Telecommunications Ch. 9 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO4
    13 Launch Systems and Logistics Ch. 10 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO5
    14 Spacecraft Operations and Ground Support Ch. 10 Elements of Spacecraft Design, Charles D Brown, AIAA Education Series, 2003 LO1
    15 Project II LO3
    16 FINAL LO1

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks Elements of Spacecraft Design Charles D Brown AIAA Education Series 2003 Space Mission Analysis and Design James R. Wertz and Wiley J. Larson eds. 1999 ISBN 978-1881883104
    Suggested Readings/Materials Space Vehicle Design Michael D. Griffin James R. French AIAA Education Series 2004.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weighting LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
    Project 2 40 X X X
    Midterm 1 20 X X
    Final Exam 1 40 X X X X X
    Total 4 100

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 3 48
    Laboratory / Application Hours - - -
    Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques - - -
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments - - -
    Presentation / Jury - - -
    Project 2 16 32
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    Midterms 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 15 15
        Total 180

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

    Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    1

    Mathematics

    2

    Science

    3

    Basic Engineering

    4

    Computation

    LO5
    5

    Related engineering discipline-specific topics

    6

    The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems

    2

    Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.

    LO1
    3

    Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    1

    Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems

    2

    Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions

    LO2
    4

    Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.

    LO3
    5

    Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.

    1

    Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems

    2

    Designing experiments

    3

    Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results

    LO4
    6

    Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

    1

    Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    7

    Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.

    1

    Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility

    2

    Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject

    8

    Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).

    1

    Ability to work individually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)

    9

    Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.

    1

    Ability to communicate verbally

    2

    Ability to communicate effectively in writing

    10

    Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    1

    Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis

    2

    Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation

    11

    Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.

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


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