Flight Vehicle Design
ENG ME 409
Conceptual design of aerospace systems, including first-order design analysis and design layout. Synthesis of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and loads, stability and control, and payload considerations for vehicle sizing and configuration layout. Use of trade studies to evaluate alternative designs for specific mission requirements. Introduction to satellite design, including propulsion, power, telecommunications, thermal control, astrodynamics, attitude control. Computer usage, and presentation and written reports. (Formerly ENG AM 409)

