EE-584 / 4 credits

Teacher: Rodriguez Martinez David

Language: English


Summary

The main objective of the course is to learn to apply the fundamentals of space system engineering & design. The course introduces the various phases, systems, & subsystems involved in the design of spacecraft describing the techniques & best practices to plan and execute successful space missions.

Content

Keywords

spacecraft, space system, space environment, orbital mechanics, and space exploration.

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

  • Space Mission Design and Operations (EE-585) [already taken or have registered for]

Recommended courses

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Structure a space project in development phases
  • Formulate the tasks and responsibilities of the system engineer
  • Dimension the overall system
  • Dimension each satellite subsystem
  • Elaborate a coherent and consistent system design
  • Design a space mission
  • Integrate constraints due to the space environment

Transversal skills

  • Set objectives and design an action plan to reach those objectives.
  • Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
  • Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
  • Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
  • Write a scientific or technical report.
  • Make an oral presentation.
  • Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.

Teaching methods

  • Interactive lectures
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning

Expected student activities

Design work every week, interactive presentations, mid-term report, final report, and final oral presentation.

Assessment methods

Mid-term report, final report, and oral presentation.

Supervision

Office hours Yes
Assistants Yes

Resources

Bibliography

"Space Mission analysis and Design", by W. Larson and J. Wertz

Ressources en bibliothèque

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Spacecraft design and system engineering
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Practical work: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Spacecraft design and system engineering
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Practical work: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Spacecraft design and system engineering
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Practical work: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Spacecraft design and system engineering
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Practical work: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

Reference week

 MoTuWeThFr
8-9     
9-10     
10-11     
11-12     
12-13     
13-14     
14-15     
15-16     
16-17     
17-18     
18-19     
19-20     
20-21     
21-22     

Related courses

Results from graphsearch.epfl.ch.