MECH 592
DESIGN FOR AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTS
Graduate course on aerospace environments, including theoretical bases. Topics include key mission phases, orbital mechanics, the effects of the sun, plasma, particles and ionizing radiation, neutral atmosphere, contamination, micrometeoroid/orbital debris, thermal and aerothermal environments. Extraterrestrial environments are briefly discussed. Cross-list: NSCI 591 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTS Department: Mechanical Engineering Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Course Level: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027