Introduction
Chapter 1 – The Spacecraft Design Process
- Basic definitions, design phases, key requirements, design methodology and loads.
Chapter 2 – Loads
- Launch vehicles, the launch manual, understanding the key information and terminology in the manual.
Chapter 3 – Analysis Methods
- Basic structural mechanics concepts, single degree of freedom systems (applied to launch vehicles), mechanics of materials overview, Flexible body dynamics, strength analysis.
Chapter 4 – Design
- Configuration development, initial structural analysis, materials, methods of attachment, the validated satellite finite element model.
Chapter 5 – Mechanisms and Deployable Structures
- Separation systems, deployable structures, mechanical devices, testing.
Chapter 6 – Verification and Test
- Structural tests, static tests, dynamic tests, documentation.
Summary/Revision Lectures
