Moses - Space Mission Planning and Operations

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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:
#50042 / #1

Validity:
SoSe 2020 - WiSe 2020/21

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Space Mission Planning and Operations

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Ohe, Martin

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Portfolioprüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät V

Institute:
Institut für Luft- und Raumfahrt

Area of expertise:
35341200 FG Raumfahrttechnik

Prüfungsausschuss:
Verkehrswesen

Kontakt

Office:
F 6

Contact person:
Ortega, Manuel

E-mail address:
Manuel.ortega@mse.tu-berlin.de

Website:

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

Learning Outcomes

Goal of the module is to impart knowledge on several programmatic aspects of space missions. This includes a good knowledge of the international activities in astronautics. One focus of the module is set on gaining competencies in planning a space mission through its whole life cycle. Another focus is set on mission operations, which covers setting up ground stations and mission control structures, as well as handling procedures for mission operations.

Content

Basics of space mission planning; space activities of ESA, NASA, Germany, France; basics of space operations; satellite operations; ground station concepts; space operations centres (GSOC, ESOC); tools for space mission planning; regulatory aspects for space missions (space law, space debris, frequency coordination); project on mission design.

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Space Mission Planning and Operations	VL		SoSe	English	4

Workload and Credit Points

Space Mission Planning and Operations (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 a small project. In practical exercises, mission operation tasks are conducted in a mission control room under supervision of the lecturer.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

None

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Portfolio examination

Type of portfolio examination

100 Punkte insgesamt

Language

English

Test elements

Name	Points	Categorie	Duration/Extent
Documentation	30	written	4 pages
Oral feedback	10	oral	15 min
Presentations	30	oral	10 min
Quiz	30	written	30 min

Grading scale

Notenschlüssel »Notenschlüssel 2: Fak IV (2)«

Gesamtpunktzahl	1.0	1.3	1.7	2.0	2.3	2.7	3.0	3.3	3.7	4.0
100.0pt	95.0pt	90.0pt	85.0pt	80.0pt	75.0pt	70.0pt	65.0pt	60.0pt	55.0pt	50.0pt

Test description (Module completion)

Quiz: 30 minute quiz (multiple choice & short answer) on lecture content Presentation: 10 minute (including Q&A) presentation on the mission design project Documentation: Short paper (4 pages) on mission design project) Oral feedback: 0 to 10 points based on activity during lectures

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, Hallmann, W. und Ley, W., München, Wien, Hanser 1999, 792 S
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
Space Stations. Systems and Utilization, E. Messerschmid, R. Bertrand, Springer 1999, 566 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.

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