| Code |
15255
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Entry requirements |
-
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Learning outcomes |
The main objective of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge regarding the principles of developing a space system, the main requirements of a satellite project and the phases of its elaboration. The main notions are applied later to the design analysis of a nano-satellite, such as a CubeSat.
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Syllabus |
1. Fundamentals of Systems Engineering Applied to Spacecraft
2. Missions analysis and design. Review of Astrodynamics. Missions and applications. Payloads. Constellations and formation flying. Other applications.
3. Subsystems Design and Modelling. Structure, materials and manufacturing technologies. Electric Power Systems. On Board Data Handling Systems. Telemetry, Tracking, and Command. Onboard software. Orbit Determination and Control Systems. Attitude Determination and Control Systems. Propulsion systems. Thermal control systems.
4. Assembly, Integration, Testing and Verification.
5. Ground Segment and Operations Ground segment. Ground station networks. In-Space Operations.
6. Launch. Rules, laws and best practices. Launch vehicles.
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Main Bibliography |
1. CubeSat Handbook. From Mission Design to Operations. Editors: Chantal Cappelletti, Simone Battistini, Benjamin Malphrus. Academic Press. 2020, 498 pp.
2. P. Fortescue, G. Swinerd, et al. Spacecraft Systems Engineering. Wiley, 2011, 724 pp.
3. W.J Larson, D. H. Kirkpatrick, J.J. Sellers, L.D. Thomas, D. Verma. Applied Space Systems Engineering. McGraw-Hill Education; 2009, 920 pp.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Theoretical and practical classes and e-learning
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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