Experimentelle Untersuchung von Raumfahrtantrieben

What it is about

You plan, conduct, and evaluate experimental test campaigns on test rigs for space propulsion. You will learn the construction and function of such test rigs, relevant physical fundamentals (including compressible flows, H2/O2 combustion), data acquisition and analysis, and safety aspects when handling hazardous substances.

What you will be able to do

• Plan and conduct experimental test campaigns scientifically
• Know and understand the construction and components of a test rig (including measurement and control system)
• Describe and evaluate safety aspects when handling dangerous substances
• Identify limitations of experimental approaches
• Critically analyze the obtained data and present it in written and oral form

What the module consists of

• PraktikumCentral component: experiments on the test rig, evaluation and report writing
• VortagsveranstaltungenConveyance and repetition of the most important fundamentals on propulsion, test rigs and experimental execution
• SprechstundenSupport during independent work: clarification of questions on experimental planning and data analysis
• EigenarbeitszeitSmall groups develop the experimental plan and write the final report
• Präsenzzeit am Prüfstand (Block)Conduct the planned experiments under supervision for data collection

Teaching method

• Praktische LaborarbeitEnables direct execution and observation of experiments on the test rig
• Vorträge/PräsentationenConvey and reinforce technical fundamentals before the experiments
• SprechstundenTargeted support and help with planning and analysis
• Gruppenarbeit in EigenzeitEnables the development of the experimental plan and the creation of the report