. "Space materials and structures"@en . . "7.5" . "SPACE MATERIALS \r\n- Basic knowledge in material science and engineering, such as crystal- and microstructure, mechanical properties. \r\n- Relationship between material microstructure and properties. Hardening mechanisms. \r\n- Light alloys, super alloys, ceramic materials and different types of composites. \r\n- Material degradation and fatigue depending on effects of extreme environments. \r\n- Oxidation, radiation resistance, out-gassing.\r\nSTRUCTURES \r\n- Energy methods: Minimum potential energy theorem. Virtual work. The Rayleigh-Ritz’ method. \r\n-Thin plates: The Kirchhoff plate equation. Solution methods. \r\n- Shells structures: Basic equations. The membrane state of shells. Shells of circular symmetry and circular\r\nsymmetric loading. \r\n- Structural instability. \r\n- Honeycomb panels. Whipple shield. \r\n- Fundamental fequency of deployable systems as solar panels. \n\nOutcome:\nThe aim of the course is for the student to:\r\n- have acquired the basics of the space environment's challenges in terms of material technology.\r\n- have acquired basic knowledge for the construction and behavior of high-performance materials used in the\r\naerospace industry.\r\n- have acquired basic knowledge of how to estimate properties of composites, ceramics and alloys.\r\n- know the most important degradation mechanisms that arise in the results of thermal and mechanical loads and\r\nlead to fatigue and lifetime reduction of materials. \r\n- know typical solutions to structural problems in space and estimate effects of the space environments on the\r\nspacecraft structur. \r\n- be able to carry out numerical simulations using commercial codes to analyze and optimize structures.\r\n- be able to use simple structural models of thin flat and shell-shaped linear elastic bodies,\r\n- be able to calculate voltages and deformations in such structural models,\r\n- be able to carry out and evaluate practical experiments with such structural models,\r\n- be able to methodically attack and solve strength-technical problems for the current class of structural models." . . 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"Master in Spacecraft Design"@en . . "https://www.ltu.se/edu/program/TMRDA/TMRDA-Rymdfarkostdesign-master-1.83579?l=en" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "This two-year program is focused on an exciting and prestigious area - design of a spacecraft. This includes integration of complex technical systems that must work in an extreme environment - space. The course is given in Kiruna, the “space capital” of Sweden.\nThis program is a modern and focused program that aims at the rapid development in the space industry towards smaller spacecrafts with short development times. First year courses are necessary for second year studies as you develop a spacecraft in a computer environment.\n \nA spacecraft, which also is called a satellite if its orbit is bound to a celestial body, is designed around the payload instruments it shall carry and the environment it shall function in. You learn about the various subsystems which make up the spacecraft and how it communicates with the surrounding world. Furthermore, you get an understanding for the specific space electronics and typical space materials that are required and learn how the on-board computers and the propulsion work. Orbit and attitude dynamics as well as control of these are necessary for a successful mission.\n\nDuring the first year's spring term, you begin a project work that will continue during the second year's autumn term. In this project you will in collaboration with other students physically build some instrument that maybe will be launched with rocket or a high altitude balloon to the stratosphere. You will also work on a computer design of a spacecraft in collaboration with other students during the second year's autumn term.\n \nYour master thesis work is performed at a space technology company, space organisation, or academic department, in Kiruna or other parts of the world.\n\nOutcome:\nYou will learn about a satellite's different subsystems, what is needed in order to manage its propulsion, attitude control, thermal balance and electric power systems. Of course, all the electronics have to cope with the space environment. The spacecraft must have telecommunication with Earth and perhaps also with other satellites.\n\nThe spacecraft carries a payload and will operate in a special orbit in space. Therefore, you must be able to calculate the spacecraft's orbit i various coordinate systems. You will also learn how several typical payload instruments are designed.\n\nDuring the programme's second year, you and your fellow students build at least one payload instrument that can be placed on a spacecraft. The instruments can be tested in a vacuum chamber, in a shaking machine and in high altitude balloons sent up from the nearby rocket- and balloon base Esrange.\n\nIn a computer environment you will also learn how to design the spacecraft that will carry the payload you build. This work is performed with the method concurrent engineering, several groups work at the same time with different subsystems and have intense communication with other groups. This method speeds up the design process."@en . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "Not informative" . "no data"@en . "Not informative" . "None" . "The program attracts ambitious students with high academic performance. Students who have completed the program have continued with research studies or continued within space industry or space organisations.\r\nSpace activity is often to a high degree international. Some of the major European space players are ESA, DLR, CNES and EADS/Astrium. In Sweden major players are SSC, OHB Sweden AB, RUAG Space AB, and Omnisys Instruments."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . .