ECTS - Spacecraft Structures
Spacecraft Structures (ASE462) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spacecraft Structures | ASE462 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ASE302 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The main objective of this course is • to provide an overview to design spacecraft structures, • to provide a clear understanding of the development of the whole process for spacecraft structural design, • to provide an understanding of the analysis and test processes of spacecraft structures. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Description and basic definitions,Overview of spacecraft structures,Configuration development,Structural design process,Launch environments and loads,Structural analysis,Materials and manufacturing processes,Structural tests and measurements,Spacecraft mechanisms,Deployable structures,Launch vehicles |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Description and basic definitions | |
| 2 | Course Description and basic definitions | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Configuration Development | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 2 |
| 4 | Structural Design Process | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 2 |
| 5 | Launch Environment and Loads | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 3 |
| 6 | Structural Analysis | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 4 |
| 7 | Structural Analysis | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 5 |
| 8 | Materials and Manufacturing Processes | T.P. Sarafin, Chapter 6 |
| 9 | Midterm | |
| 10 | Launch Vehicles | J.J. Wijker, Chapter 3 |
| 11 | Structural Tests and Measurements | J.J. Wijker, Chapter 7 |
| 12 | Structural Tests and Measurements | J.J. Wijker, Chapter 7 |
| 13 | Spacecraft Mechanisms | J.J. Wijker, Chapter 8 |
| 14 | Deployable Structures | |
| 15 | Summary and Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Thomas P. Sarafin, “Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms - From Concept to Launch”, Springer, 1995 |
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| Other Sources | 2. J.J. Wijker, “Spacecraft Structures”, Springer, 2008 J.J. Wijker, “Mechanical Vibrations in Spacecraft Design”, Springer, 2004 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 20 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 7 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the aerospace engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in aerospace engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments and their setups, to make experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the aerospace engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | |||||
| 9 | The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of the standards utilized in aerospace engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge on the effects of aerospace engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 12 | Knowledge on aerodynamics, materials used in aerospace engineering, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, and an ability to apply these on aerospace engineering problems. | |||||
| 13 | Knowledge on orbit mechanics, position determination, telecommunication, space structures and rocket propulsion. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||