AERE 4640: Spacecraft Systems
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: AERE 3510
An examination of spacecraft systems including attitude determination and control, power, thermal control, communications, propulsion, guidance, navigation, command and data handling, and mechanisms. Explanation of space and operational environments as they impact spacecraft design. Includes discussion of safety, reliability, quality, maintainability, testing, cost, legal, and logistics issues.
(Typically Offered: Spring)