AS4001 Elements of Satellite Technology Syllabus:
AS4001 Elements of Satellite Technology Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will make students
1. To learn the satellite mission and configurations,
2. To have an basic idea on power system of satellites
3. To learn the attitude and orbit control systems of satellites.
4. To gain knowledge on basic of propulsion systems, structures, and thermal controls involved in satellites.
5. To learn the basic aspects of telemetry systems.
UNIT I SATELLITE MISSIONAND CONFIGURATION
Mission Overview – Requirements for different missions – Space Environment, Spacecraft configuration-Spacecraft Bus–Payload–Requirements and constraints– Initial configuration decisions and Trade-offs–Spacecraft configuration process– Broad design of Spacecraft Bus– Subsystem layout–Types of Satellites–Constellations– Applications.
UNIT II POWER SYSTEM
Power sources–Energy storage–Solar panels–Deployable solar panels–Spacecraft Power management –Power distribution–Deep Space Probes.
UNIT III ATTITUDE AND ORBIT CONTROLSYSTEM (AOCS)
Coordinate system –AOCS requirements–Environment effects – Attitude stabilization – Attitude sensors –Actuators–Design of control algorithms.
UNIT IV PROPULSION SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES AND THERMAL CONTROL
Systems Trade-off–Mono-propellant systems –Thermal consideration–System integration design factors – Pre-flight test requirements–System reliability Configuration design of Spacecraft structure– Structural elements–Material selection–Environmental Loads Vibrations– Structural fabrication– Orbital environments -Average temperature in Space– Transient temperature evaluation– Thermal control techniques– Temperature calculation for a spacecraft– Thermal design and analysis program structure –Thermal design verification– Active thermal control techniques.
UNIT V TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
Base Band Telemetry system – Modulation – TT & CRF system–Telecommand system– Ground Control Systems
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, Students will
CO1: 1 Be able to describe the main components of a satellite and its importance.
CO2: 2 Compare the merits and demerits of various power systems used.
CO3: 3 Be able to learn the dynamics of the satellite.
CO4: 4 Be able to study the design of propulsion systems, structures needed for satellites.
CO5: 5 Acquire knowledge on satellite orbit control and telemetry systems.
REFERENCES:
1. James R.Wertz,“Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control”, Kluwer Academic Publisher, Re edition 2012.
2. James R Wertz & Wiley J. Larsen, “Space Mission Analysis and Design”, (Space Technology Library, Vol. 8, Microcosm Publisher, 1999.
3. Marcel J.Sidi, “Spacecraft Dynamics and Control-A Practical Engineering Approach”, Cambridge University press, 2000.
4. Lecture notes on“Satellite Architecture”, ISRO Satellite Centre Bangalore–560017.