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2019　Space Systems Initiative

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Mechanical Engineering
Instructor(s)
Matunaga Saburo  Nakagawa Toshihiko 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue7-9(I321)  
Group
-
Course number
MEC.M435
Credits
2
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
1-2Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Regarding a satellite system, lectures will be presented on “small satellite systems and mission idea” or “spacecraft dynamics and control”, based on students’ presentations, proposals, and discussion, with knowledge and reference materials provided as needed. One of the course goals is to participate in a satellite design or a spacecraft control contest to present pieces of work created by students.
Regarding a rocket system, design of a rocket, which symbolizes huge system design, an overview of the development and launching operation, engine combustion tests, and rocket launching procedures will be shown with video footage. Students will learn about the fundamentals and concepts of a series of rocket designing processes as for system designing method, basics for rocket sizing, guidance control/structure/electric power/propulsion or other systems.

Student learning outcomes

[Goals] By taking this course, students will understand space project planning, and basic processes for designing a rocket or satellite/spacecraft system or other fundamental concepts, and gain a practical experience.
[Topics] The aim of this course is for students to understand space system planning, selection of missions, discussion on feasibility, the basics of conceptual design such as definition of base specifications and carry them out for themselves. Two major domains: the satellite/spacecraft system and rocket system will be covered in this course. Students will be divided into teams to have discussion and make presentations to understand and learn the basic processes, handling with future space projects and small satellites/spacecraft as a specific topic for the satellite/spacecraft system, and Japan’s H-IIA Launch Vehicle etc. for the rocket system.

Keywords

small satellite/spacecraft systems, mission idea, rocket system design

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Two major domains: the satellite system and rocket system will be covered in this course. Students will be divided into teams to have discussion and make presentations on future space projects and small satellites as a specific topic for the satellite system, and Japan's and world's launch vehicles for the rocket system. Communication language of the lecture is Japanese.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 The outlines of this course will be explained. Satellite 1: Introduction to super-small satellites. Understand the purpose of the course
Class 2 Satellite 2: Introduction to contests, coming up with initial ideas, and the basics of satellite design Come up with ideas
Class 3 Satellite 3: Presentations on the ideas, classification of them, and grouping of the students Present the ideas
Class 4 Satellite 4: Presentations on detailed ideas, group discussion, presentations on the outcomes, and advanced design for satellites Discuss in groups
Class 5 Satellite 5: Selection of the theme of work, group discussion, presentations on the outcomes, and the basics of satellite control Discuss in groups and make presentations
Class 6 Satellite 6: Discussion on the feasibility of the themes, group discussion, presentations on the outcomes, the basics of satellite operations Discuss in groups and make presentations
Class 7 Satellite 7: Discussion about the work for a contest as a whole Holistically discuss the work
Class 8 Satellite 8: Presentation on each group's work and evaluation Present the work
Class 9 Rocket 1: Historical revolutions and Fundamental theory of rocket The history of rocket development
Class 10 Rocket 2: System descriptions of rocket and their features The basics of rocket sizing
Class 11 Rocket 3: Subsystem design of rocket (propulsion/ engine etc.) Fluid dynamics/ thermal design etc.
Class 12 Rocket 4: Subsystem design of rocket (structure/ guidance control etc.) Strength/ light weight design etc.
Class 13 Rocket 5: Reliability and Production assurance of rocket Reliability/ Quality control etc.
Class 14 Rocket 6: Development, launching and operations of rocket Project planning/Future evolution
Class 15 Rocket 7: Report on the results (each of the groups) Report on the results

Textbook(s)

Materials are to be provided in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Materials are to be provided in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students will be assessed on their presentations in class, and finalized work and reports. (Satellite: 50%, Rocket: 50%)

Related courses

  • MEC.M231 ： Introduction to Space Engineering
  • MEC.M331 ： Space Systems Engineering
  • MEC.M333 ： Advanced Space Engineering
  • MEC.M334 ： Aeronautical and Aerospace Technology
  • MEC.M332 ： Space Systems Design Project

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Students to enroll in this course should have a great interest in space systems. They are requested to have discussion and draw conclusions thinking flexibly. Note that this course does not merely consist of classroom lectures.
Japanese language skill is required for communication and discussion between students.

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