2.0 Organization3.0 Lecture and Homework Schedule.4.0 Homework4.1 Problem sets4.2 Module Development5.0 Portfolio6.0 Communications6.1 Staff Meetings7.0 Grading8.0 Resources8.1 Textbooks8.2 Satellite Tool Kit8.3 Satellite Design Websites16.851 Syllabus Satellite Engineering Fall 2003 SYLLABUS Satellite Engineering 16.851 Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fall 2003 Configuration control as of 9/3/2003 ____________________________ Professor David W. Miller ____________________________ John E. Keesee Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 Dept of Aeronautics and Astronautics16.851 Syllabus Satellite Engineering Fall 2003 Table of Contents 1.0 General Description: Satellite Engineering .............................................................3 1.1 Course Learning Objectives.........................................................................3 2.0 Organization.............................................................................................................5 3.0 Lecture and Homework Schedule............................................................................5 4.0 Homework................................................................................................................6 4.1 Problem sets.................................................................................................6 4.2 Module development ...................................................................................7 5.0 Portfolio ...................................................................................................................8 6.0 Communications......................................................................................................8 6.1 Staff Meetings..............................................................................................8 7.0 Grading ....................................................................................................................8 8.0 Resources.................................................................................................................9 8.1 Textbooks.....................................................................................................9 8.2 Satellite Tool Kit..........................................................................................9 8.3 Satellite Design Websites ..........................................................................10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 Dept of Aeronautics and Astronautics16.851 Syllabus Satellite Engineering Fall 2003 1.0 General Description: 16.851 Satellite Engineering The purpose of this course in Satellite Engineering is to provide the student with an introduction to the design of satellite subsystems. We will learn about subsystem functions and performance measures. We will discuss and practice evaluating tradeoffs of performance among alternative designs that may satisfy the required subsystem function and optimize higher-level system performance or cost requirements. We will also examine the environments and interfaces that impact satellite design, including launch systems and the space environment. We will discuss payloads in a general sense, with specific examples to highlight the payload's influence on other subsystem’s design. At the end of this course the student will have a fundamental understanding of the factors influencing subsystem design and will be able to evaluate the impact of tradeoffs between subsystem requirements on the performance and cost at the system level. We will not design a satellite in this subject. Our focus is on an understanding of subsystems and their relationships. Instead we build a foundation upon which later subjects (e.g.16.89 Space System Engineering) design satellite systems. In those subjects you will use the skills and tools developed in this class to evaluate alternative designs at the system level. We will, however, use a satellite system (or several systems) to provide a context for the subsystem discussions. These examples are useful because they provide realistic examples and highlight the challenges that drive tradeoffs in performance. Some of the students in this course may already have some knowledge of specific spacecraft subsystems. While the overall format of the class is lecture, it is hoped that all will contribute to our discussions from their work and study experience. Once again, the purpose of the course is for you to learn about satellite subsystems. If there is something you do not understand, ask about it. Discussions allow us to explore the subject and significantly improve our understanding. 1.1 Course Learning Objectives By the end of the course the student will have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Understand the function of spacecraft subsystems. 2. Apply orbital mechanics formula and tools to spacecraft mission design. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 Dept of Aeronautics and Astronautics16.851 Syllabus Satellite Engineering Fall 2003 3. Select appropriate launch systems and understand their affect on satellite and payload design and performance. 4. Evaluate spacecraft subsystem performance and trades 5. Estimate space system costs 6. Trade subsystem performance requirements to optimize higher-level system performance, cost, or weight. 2.0 ORGANIZATION Satellite Engineering is a twelve (12) unit course consisting of three (3) hours of lecture, and nine (9) hours of homework per week. It is an H-level Graduate credit course. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Primary faculty for the course will be John E Keesee and Professor David W Miller. Additional Aeronautics/Astronautics department faculty may deliver some of the lectures since they are experts in particular subsystems and environments. 3.0 LECTURE AND HOMEWORK SCHEDULE. Table 3.1 Lecture and Homework Schedule Topic Read- ing Home-work Topic Home-work Read-ing 9/1/03 Holiday 9/3/03 Intro 9/8/03 Launch Systems SMAD 18 9/10/03 Orbital Mechanics#1 handed out SMAD 5,6,7 9/15/03 Orbital Mechanics SMAD 5,6,7 9/17/03 Space Environ-ments #1turned in SMAD 8 9/22/03 Holiday 9/24/03 Power subsystems #2 handed out #1 eval turned in SMAD 11.4 9/29/03 Attitude Determina- tion and control SMAD 11.1 10/1/03 GPS/Navigation #2 turned in SMAD 11.7 10/6/03 Propulsion SMAD 17 10/8/03 Avionics #3 handed out #2