OAS353 Space Vehicles Syllabus:

OAS353 Space Vehicles Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 To interpret the missile space stations, space vs earth environment.
 To explain the life support systems, mission logistics and planning.
 To deploy the skills effectively in the understanding of space vehicle configuration design.
 To explain Engine system and support of space vehicle
 To interpret nose cone configuration of space vehicle

UNIT I FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS

Energy and Efficiencies of power plants for space vehicles – Typical Performance Values – Mission design – Structural design aspects during launch – role of launch environment on launch vehicle integrity.

UNIT II SELECTION OF ROCKET PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Ascent flight mechanics – Launch vehicle selection process – Criteria for Selection for different missions – selection of subsystems – types of staging – Interfaces – selection and criteria for stages and their role in launch vehicle configuration design.

UNIT III ENGINE SYSTEMS, CONTROLS, AND INTEGRATION

Propellant Budget – Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems – Engine Design – Engine Controls – Engine System Calibration – System Integration and Engine Optimization.

UNIT IV THRUST VECTOR CONTROL

TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle – TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles – Testing – Integration with Vehicle – SITVC method – other jet control methods – exhaust plume problems in space environment

UNIT V NOSE CONE CONFIGURATION

Aerodynamic aspects on the selection of nose shape of a launch vehicle – design factors in the finalization of nose configuration with respect to payload – nose cone thermal protection system – separation of fairings – payload injection mechanism

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
CO1 Explain exotic space propulsion concepts, such as nuclear, solar sail, and antimatter.
CO2 Apply knowledge in selecting the appropriate rocket propulsion systems.
CO3 interpret the air-breathing propulsion suitable for initial stages and fly-back boosters.
CO4 Analyze aerodynamics aspect, including boost-phase lift and drag, hypersonic, and re-entry.
CO5 Adapt from aircraft engineers moving into launch vehicle, spacecraft, and hypersonic vehicle design.