Lecture 13: Subsystems IV - Structure & Thermal

Date: 28.10.2024 Exercise: Exercise 13: Thermal Structures (in class) Lecturer: Michael Gschweitl Reading Ass: 22 Summaries: Structure & Thermals (../../Structure%20&%20Thermals%20174607ce73f880b09906c7d34b630830.md)

Content Summary:

• Structural design, load-bearing structures, and vibration isolation
• Structural loads analysis, deployable structures, and integrity testing
• Shock mitigation, thermal expansion, and thermal control systems
• Radiation shielding, AIT, and bus structures for spacecraft
• Launch vehicle compatibility, deployment mechanisms, and structural modeling
• Heat transfer mechanisms, thermal analysis, and control hardware
• Environmental testing for resilience and thermal stress design strategies for extended missions

Learning Outcomes:

• Comprehend spacecraft structural design, materials selection, and deployment mechanisms.
• Design thermal control systems using passive and active management techniques.
• Understand integration, testing, and simulation for structural and thermal systems.
• Evaluate and optimize spacecraft designs for durability, efficiency, and mission compatibility.