Small Satellite Development. 3 credits

Catalog description

Advanced topics in satellite development life cycle, mission planning, operational considerations, structure, bus architecture, and subsystems such as power, communications, on-board computing hardware and software. In-depth study of lessons learned from CubeSat development, testing, and operations in space, as well as recommendations for the development practice, mission assurance, and required legal and technical compliances. Development executed through group design meetings, take-home designs/assignments, and/or in-house fabrication and testing. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering . May not be repeated for credit.