MAE 181. Space Mission Analysis and Design (4 units)
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Description
Space mission concepts, architectures, and analysis. Mission geometry. Astrodynamics. Orbit and constellation design. Space environment. Payload and spacecraft design and sizing. Power sources and distribution. Thermal management. Structural design. Guidance and navigation. Space propulsion. Orbital debris and survivability. Cost modeling and risk analysis. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite courses
MAE 181 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have MAE 181 as a prerequisite.