Raumfahrtelektronik

What it is about

You will learn the practice-oriented development and testing of spacecraft electronics: from measurement and metrology techniques over microcontroller software to breadboard and PCB implementation. In the end you will be able to use measurement devices, develop embedded C programs and finite-state machines, build microcontroller platforms, and realize a prototype system for a mission task.

What you will be able to do

• Apply metrology and electronic measurement
• Develop flight software in C with finite-state machines
• Design, simulate, implement, and verify microcontroller platforms
• Translate breadboard design into PCB implementation
• Create a prototype of a spacecraft electronics system
• Understand the effects of the space environment on electronics

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying basics of measurement and metrology techniques as well as challenges of the space environment
• Praktikum/LaborHands-on work with multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal sources; breadboard and PCB implementation
• Projektarbeit in GruppenDevelopment of flight software, sensor interfacing and prototyping; results documentation

Teaching method

• Interaktive VorlesungenConveying theoretical foundations and discussion of space-specific challenges
• GastvorträgeInsights from practice and supplementing lecture content
• Praktische Laborarbeit in GruppenApplying what has been learned to circuit building, measurement, software development and prototyping