AAE 4204: Spacecraft Design II

3 Credit Hours

Concurrent: AAE 4203
Principles of spacecraft detail and subsystem design, analysis, modeling, manufacture, and testing are covered and incorporated into projects to give actual experience in the detailed design and integration of space-related subsystems and systems. Integration of multiple subsystems into a single functional model is a key component of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Create a configuration management system with formal engineering drawings of the system and subsystems.
Compose formal written reports on each design phase, including all calculations, conclusions, and engineering drawings.
Verbally present the challenges, approach, and results of each design phase.
Complete a conformity inspection where a prototype is compared to the formal engineering drawings.
Test the system or chosen subsystem for vibration, functionality, and robustness (if applicable to the project).
Assess the test results to ensure the system or chosen subsystem verifies the project requirements.