Moses - Satellite Technology

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Module / Version:
#50035 / #3

Validity:
Seit SoSe 2024

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Satellite Technology

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Avsar, Cem

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Schriftliche 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:
Avsar, Cem

E-mail address:
cem.avsar@tu-berlin.de

Website:

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

Learning Outcomes

Satellites are complex systems that consist of payloads and up to seven subsystems that serve to accomplish the mission objectives. This module provides insights about the technologies and design approaches for each satellite subsystem. The knowledge and skills taught in this module are fundamental for space systems engineers. After successful completion of this module, students will be able to - describe the specific tasks of each satellite subsystem, - explain the main design drivers of each satellite subsystem, - name and identify all commonly used satellite technologies, - explain the working principles of the most relevant satellite technologies, - discuss the advantages of different approaches for designing each satellite subsystem, - calculate technical budgets for satellites (e.g. mass, power, thermal), - recognize the interdependencies between satellite subsystems.

Content

The module starts with the classification of satellites and their main applications. The module then addresses each of the satellite subsystems one after the other. The main tasks, design drivers, technologies, working principles, budgets, methods and interfaces of each subsystem are discussed. The following subsystems are addressed in this module: - Structure and Mechanisms (S&M) - Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS) - Attitude Control Subsystem (ACS) - Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) - On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) - Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) - Satellite propulsion

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Satellite Technology	VL		SoSe	English	4

Workload and Credit Points

Satellite Technology (VL):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Assignments	7.0	10.0h	70.0h
Attendance	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
E-Lectures	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
Exam preparation	1.0	20.0h	20.0h
Self-study of lecture materials	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
			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 covers all subsystems of satellites in technical detail. Subsystem experts give lectures on specific aspects of satellite technologies and further elaborate on their field of work with examples from real satellite missions. Homework assignments about every subsystem help the student to deepen the knowledge and apply engineering skills and tools to define satellite subsystems.

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

Written exam

Language

English

Duration/Extent

The 3 hour written exam contains questions about each satellite subsystem. An exam question catalogue supports the students during exam preparations.

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
Berlin, Peter, Satellite Platform Design, Kiruna: Luleå University of Technology Kiruna, 2014.
Charles D. Brown, Elements of Spacecraft Design, Reston, 2002.
Fortescue, P., Stark, J., Swinerd, G., Spacecraft System Engineering, Chichester, 2003.
Griffin, D. Michael, French, R. J., Space Vehicle Design, 2004.
Ley, W., Wittmann, K., Hallmann, W., Handbook of Space Technology., Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2009.
Macdonald, M., Badescu, V., The International Handbook of Space Technology., Heidelberg: Springer, 2014.
Pisacane, Moore, Fundamentals of Space Systems, 2005.
Wiley, L. J., Wertz, J. R., Space Mission Analysis and Design., El Segundo: Microcosm Press, 2005.

Assigned Degree Programs

Semester:

Zeige auch ausgelaufene Studiengänge und StuPOs

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.

The course is limited to students from the Master of Space Engineering study programme.

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