Principles of Space Systems Design
Companion course to ENAE480 , focusing on topics specific to space systems, and starting the team design exercise to be continued in ENAE494 . Space systems design principles, including design of life support systems, spacecraft internal layout for habitability and functionality, airlock design and extravehicular activity, interplanetary and planetary surface navigation, communications link budgets, structural margins of safety calculations, design of spacecraft power generation and energy storage, propulsion system design including reaction control systems, and spacecraft thermal control system design and analysis.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in ENAE325 ; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ENAE404 , ENAE457 , and ENAE480 . Restriction: Must be in Engineering: Aerospace program; or permission of ENGR-Aerospace Engineering department. Credit Only Granted for: ENAE483 or ENAE493 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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- Principles of Space Systems Design · 2 Credits