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Space Systems Engineering

4-2-6 units · Graduate

Focus on developing space system architectures. Applies subsystem knowledge gained in 16.851 to examine interactions between subsystems in the context of a space system design. Principles and processes of systems engineering including developing space architectures, developing and writing requirements, and concepts of risk are explored and applied to the project. Subject develops, documents, and presents a conceptual design of a space system including a preliminary spacecraft design.

Spring 2007

Topics

  • Introduction and project definition
  • Astrophysics from the Moon
  • Telescope design 101
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Human science operations in space
  • System architecture 101
  • Trade study methodology
  • System architecture 102
  • Human servicing of spacecraft
  • Preliminary design review (PDR) preparation-no lecture
  • Preliminary design review
  • Integrated modeling and simulation of space telescopes
  • Space telescope servicing
  • Introduction to interferometry
  • Lunar logistics
  • Additional lectures
  • Critical design review (CDR)
  • CDR debriefing

Readings

  • Larson, Wiley, and James Wertz, eds. Space Mission Analysis and Design . Torrance, CA: Microcosm Press, 1999. ISBN: 9781881883104.
    Recommended
  • Larson, Wiley, and Linda Pranke. Human Space Flight: Mission Analysis and Design . Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Companies, 1999. ISBN: 9780072368116.
    Recommended
  • Eckart, Peter. The Lunar Base Handbook: An Introduction to Lunar Base Design, Development, and Operations . Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006. ISBN: 9780073294445.
    Recommended

Prerequisites & course information

Same subject as IDS.339[J] Prereq: 16.842 , 16.851 , or permission of instructor G (Spring) 4-2-6 units

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