Moses - Spacecraft Propulsion Systems

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Diese Modulbeschreibung gilt nicht im aktuellen Semester.

Die Modulbeschreibung gilt nur für den Zeitraum SoSe 2020 - WiSe 2020/21. Die Version für das aktuelle Semester (SoSe 2024) finden Sie hier: Modulbeschreibung des SoSe 2024

Module / Version:
#50038 / #1

Validity:
SoSe 2020 - WiSe 2020/21

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Spacecraft Propulsion Systems

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Brieß, Klaus

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Mündliche Prüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät V

Institute:
Institut für Luft- und Raumfahrt

Area of expertise:
35341200 FG Raumfahrttechnik

Prüfungsausschuss:
Verkehrswesen

Kontakt

Office:
F 6

Contact person:
Becker, Johannes Marian

E-mail address:
j.becker@tu-berlin.de

Website:

http://www.mse.tu-berlin.de

Learning Outcomes

The module gives a technical overview on rocket and spacecraft propulsion systems. Students will understand the basic principles and system solutions for a large variety of propulsion technologies.

Content

- Basics of orbital mechanics - Theoretical basics of rocket propulsion systems - Chemical propulsion systems - Propellants for space applications - Propellant tanks and fuel supply - Combustion chambers - Thrust vector control - Initial aid systems - Test facilities - Electrical propulsion systems - Nuklear propulsion systems - New types of propulsion systems

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Spacecraft Propulsion Systems	VL		SoSe	No information	4

Workload and Credit Points

Spacecraft Propulsion Systems (VL):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Attendance	15.0	4.0h	60.0h
Self-study of lecture materials	15.0	8.0h	120.0h
			180.0h(~6 LP)

The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

The module consists of theoretical lectures and seminars. Some seminars are elaborated by students themselves and supervised by the lecturers. Instead of seminars and excercises a project can be conducted.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

- Basic knowledge about space technologies - Basic knowledge about satellite technologies - Basic knowledge about space flight mechanics

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Oral exam

Language

English

Duration/Extent

30 min

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Sommersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

This module is not limited to a number of students.

Registration Procedures

Registration at the MSE secretary according to the MSE study and examination regulations. Dates and deadlines will be announced by semester start.

Recommended literature
Handbuch der Raumfahrttechnik, Ley, W., Wittmann, K., Hallmann, W., München, Wien, Hanser 2008. 814S.
International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems, Isakowitz, Steven J., American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., Reston, VA, London, Eurospan 2003. - 550 S.
Raumfahrtsysteme : eine Einführung mit Übungen und Lösungen, E. Messerschmidt ; S. Fasoulas. - Berlin u.a.: Springer, 2000. 533 S.
Rocket propulsion elements, G. P. Sutton; O. Biblarz, 7. ed.,New York [u.a.] Wiley, 2001, 751 S.

Assigned Degree Programs

Semester:

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This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

	Studiengang / StuPO	StuPOs	Verwendungen	Erste Verwendung	Letzte Verwendung
This module is not used in any degree program.

Miscellaneous

No information

Spacecraft Propulsion Systems