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DescriptionCourse Leader: Dr Scott WalkerOur short one-week Space Systems Engineering course in Southampton has provided training for professional engineers in the spacecraft manufacturing and associated industries since 1974. To date over 5000 personnel have attended the course, from companies world-wide. The course is organised and run by academic staff members in the Astronautics Group, who also lecture and have considerable expertise and experience in their specific research fields. This expertise is complemented by that of engineers from STFC RAL Space, Airbus Defence and Space, DLR-GSOC, the Surrey Space Centre and ESA. The group have delivered similar courses for the ESA Training Department, at ESTEC in the Netherlands as well as courses at ESA Headquarters in Paris, ESOC in Darmstadt, ESRIN in Italy, ESAC in Madrid, Airbus DS in the UK and STFC RAL Space. Payment:Where possible please pay by credit card. If you require payment by invoice, contact [email protected] to arrange payment
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Additional ItemsMore InformationThe lectures cover the following topics:1. Spacecraft System Systems: The overall systems approach to spacecraft design is discussed. This includes the requirements, the design drivers and the mission objectives. Different designs of spacecraft are illustrated by a number of slides. 2. The Space Environment: This lecture covers environmental aspects imposed upon the spacecraft/payload by the processes of manufacture and launch, and by on-orbit effects; for example particle radiation and AO erosion. 3. Celestial Mechanics: This lecture discusses the perturbation effects imposed upon an Earth-orbiting spacecraft. The main influences of gravity anomalies, aerodynamic forces, third-body gravitational forces and solar radiation pressure are covered. 4. Launch Vehicles: The fundamentals of launch vehicles are described in terms of performance and an overview is given of various different types of launch vehicles from the user point of view. A number of future developments are described. 5. Attitude Control: After introducing the laws of dynamics applicable to spacecraft, the different types of spacecraft attitude stabilisation are discussed. The general function and operation of the attitude control subsystem is presented along with the overall design approach. 6. Propulsion: The basics of chemical and electric propulsion are given. These are followed by a number of examples of secondary propulsion systems used on spacecraft. 7. Electrical Power Raising and Supply: The elements that make up a spacecraft power subsystem are considered and illustrated with a large number of spacecraft examples. Battery and solar array cells are considered in detail and the sizing of a power subsystem is demonstrated. 8. Thermal Control: This lecture includes the basics of thermal control in space, passive and active systems, thermal mathematical models and the interfaces with the thermal control subsystem. 9. Spacecraft Structures: The important design drivers for the spacecraft structure are presented. Stresses and fracture mechanics are discussed and the structural design philosophy is outlined. 10. On-board Data Handling: European regulations regarding data handling are outlined and various protocols described. On board processing, packet telemetry and coding are included. 11. Software: This lecture gives an appreciation of the importance of space segment software and an understanding of its role in spacecraft systems engineering. It includes a discussion on flight software architectures, ground segment software and future directions. 12. Telecommunications: Key spacecraft design drivers in the telecommunications subsystems are discussed. This includes the antenna, power requirements and the RF interference. Other important considerations that effect the overall system are the frequency band available, the modulation, polarisation and the multiplexing. 13. Ground Control: Both the control and operation of the spacecraft from the ground are considered. This includes the hardware, software and people required. 14. Assembly, Integration and Test: The procedure adopted for assembling, integrating and testing a spacecraft are described. Examples are given for different types of spacecraft. 15. Product Assurance: Product Assurance is the identification and control of failure, hazards and degradation in the design and manufacturing process. The lecture therefore covers reliability, quality, safety, configuration control or parts, materials and processes evaluation. 16. Mechanisms: Guidelines for designing mechanisms are proposed and illustrated with several examples based on the lecturer's ESTEC experience. Materials and lubricants are discussed. Practical Aspects The course begins with registration and a welcome buffet Sunday 30th June 2024 and an evening meal 4th July 2024. Lectures take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton. All attendees receive a comprehensive set of notes and a copy of the textbook 'Spacecraft Systems Engineering' edited by Stark, Fortescue and Swinerd. En-suite Bed and Breakfast accommodation will also be provided at the DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton from the Sunday evening to the Friday morning. Evening meals will be provided at the hotel Monday to Wednesday. The Astronautics Group has established itself as a leading centre for the training of engineers in the space industry. Our courses have been running for 50 years and we are an IEEE/Registered Provider of Continuing Professional Development. | |||||||||||||||