Fundamentals of Aerospace Design

2 Credits

Principles of aerospace systems analysis and design. Vehicle performance analysis and optimization. Introduction to systems analysis and design, including design optimization and trade studies, sensitivity analysis, mass and cost estimation, multivariate design optimization, and risk analysis. Aerospace human physiology and impact on the design process. Design of vehicle systems including avionics, power, propulsion, life support, human factors, structures, actuator and mechanisms, and thermal control.