ECTS - Space Engineering
Space Engineering (ASE471) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Space Engineering | ASE471 | Area Elective | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| 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, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The main objective of the course is to introduce the fundamentals of space systems and spacecraft design. The course structure is conceived to provide technical knowledge on key elements of space systems and practical methods for mission design and operations. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Topics include the introductions to space engineering and fundamentals of mission analysis,requirement definition and space environment. Spacecraft subsystems including structure,thermal control, attitude determination and control, power, command and data handling,payload, telemetry, tracking and command, and communications architecture, and link analysiswill be discussed. Launch and propulsion systems, ground segment and flight operations will beemphasized as well. Manufacturing, integration |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Space Systems | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson Chapter 1: A space mission analysis and design process |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Mission Analysis and Requirement Definition. | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson Chapter 2: Mission Characterization, Chapter 3: Mission Evaluation, Chapter 4: Developing Mission Requirements |
| 3 | The Space Environment and Orbits | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 5: Orbit and Constellation Design, Chapter 6: The Space Environment and Survivability |
| 4 | Space Systems Elements (Spacecraft, Payload, Ground Station) | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 7: Space Payload Analysis and Design, Chapter 8: Spacecraft Design and Sizing |
| 5 | Spacecraft Subsystems – Structure, Thermal Control and Attitude Control | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 9: Spacecraft Subsystems |
| 6 | Spacecraft Subsystems – Power and Data Handling | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 9: Spacecraft Subsystems |
| 7 | Spacecraft Subsystems – Telemetry and Command, Communications Architecture, and Link Analysis | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 11: Ground and Space Communications Systems |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Launch and Propulsion Systems | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 14: Space Propulsion Systems, Chapter 15: Launch Systems |
| 10 | Project Presentations (Preliminary) | |
| 11 | Ground Segment and Flight Operations | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 12: Mission Operations Systems |
| 12 | Small Satellites & Payload | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 19: Design of Low-Cost Spacecraft |
| 13 | Manufacturing, Integration and Test | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 10: Space Manufacture, Test, and Operations |
| 14 | Space Project Management (Schedule, Cost, Risk, Quality Assurance) | James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Chapter 20: Applying SMAD to Future Missions |
| 15 | Project Presentations | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Space Mission Analysis and Design, James R. Wertz, Wiley J. Larson, Springer 978-1881883-10-4 |
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| Other Sources | 2. 2. Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Peter Fortescue, Graham Swinerd, John Stark, Wiley, 978-0-470-75012-4 3. Handbook of Space Technology, Wilfried Ley, Klaus Witmann, Wiley 978-0-470-69739-9 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | 4 | 10 |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Project | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||