Spacecraft Design

Catalog description

This course focuses on the design and implementation of spacecraft deployable structure systems. Students are introduced to the requirements driving the design of large spacecraft structures, various design approaches to realize deployable structures, and modeling and analysis tools for the design of deployable structures. Students will design a concept for a deployable spacecraft structure that meets functional, mechanical, and environmental requirements. AA 151 Lightweight Structures (or similar) is a strongly recommended pre-requisite.