Lecture 5: Systems Engineering Short Course III

Author: Fadri Date: 30.09.2024 Exercise: System Engineering: Dart & Insight (GH) Lecturer: Thomas Zurbuchen Reading Ass: 6 Summaries: Systems Engineering (../../Systems%20Engineering%20171607ce73f880f18267c29dcb86b3f0.md)

Content Summary

• Step-by-step breakdown of the System Design Process, from defining objectives and stakeholders to performance assessment.
• Analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, system trades, and utility analysis for mission evaluation.
• Understanding and applying Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) to measure system maturity and risk management.
• Examples of real-world applications, such as the MESSENGER mission and FireSat II, to illustrate mission design challenges and solutions.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding the ****system design process for space missions, including how to define mission objectives and system requirements.
• Applying analysis methods like Monte Carlo simulations and trade studies to evaluate mission performance.
• Gaining proficiency in the use of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to assess the readiness of technologies for space missions.
• Developing the ability to prioritize key system drivers and requirements during the mission design process.
• Acquiring insights into real-world mission examples, using them to understand challenges in system engineering and mission success factors.