Space Propulsion and Space Transportation Systems
| Event Type | Lecture (master's degree) |
| Lecturer | Michael Börner |
| Semester | Summer semester |
| Contact Hours | 2 |
| Credit Points (CP) | 4 |
| Language | English |
| Time and Location | Fridays from 3:20 p.m. to 5:00 p.m in room L1|01-24K |
| Syllabus | Space transportation activities in the segments earth-to-orbit, in-orbit and interplanetary. Main technical requirements. Computational methods to determine the main orbital parameters and delta-v requirements. Main equations to size space transportation systems; functional principle, components and equations of space propulsion systems; chemical liquid propellant rocket engine cycles; technical impacts of modern developments and possible conflicts arising during the decision making process and during the development of space propulsion and transportation systems. |
| Prerequisities for Participation | Basics in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics |
| Literature | Lecture notes will be provided electronically (pdf). |
| Registration | TUCaN |
| Assessment Method | Oral exam |
| Associated Study Programme |
Master AE: EA III (courses of natural science and engineering) Master MB: EA III (courses of natural science and engineering) Master PST: EA III (courses of natural science and engineering for paper science technology) |
| Consultation-hour | Appointment by arrangement |