Satellitenantriebe und Entwurfswettbewerb

What it is about

You engage intensively with the design of propulsion systems for spacecraft and work in a team on a design competition. In the end you can analyze mission requirements, select a suitable propulsion system, design, dimension, and explain its central key figures.

What you will be able to do

• Explain differences between mission types and their influence on propulsion systems
• Select a suitable propulsion system for a specific application
• Name subsystems and components of propulsion systems and describe their functioning
• Determine decisive key figures for the design
• Differentiate and explain relevant additional technologies for spacecraft propulsion
• Discuss technical influences of modern developments in the field of space propulsion
• Design, dimension, and size a propulsion system based on mission requirements

What the module consists of

• VorlesungIntroduction to concept and system engineering; presentation of different missions and the associated propulsion systems; presentation of the design competition
• ÜbungAccompanying deepening of specific topics and office hours to support the design work
• Selbststudium/ProjektarbeitWork on the design competition in small groups, creation of report and final presentation

Teaching method

• multimediale, interaktive VorlesungenConveying the basics, mission examples and presentation of the competition
• Übungen und SprechstundenDeepening technical details and clarification of questions during the design work
• Gruppenarbeit im SelbststudiumImplementation of the design project, preparation of report and presentation