AS3005 Launch Vehicle Configuration Design Syllabus:
AS3005 Launch Vehicle Configuration Design Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
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 launch vehicle configuration design.
• To explain Engine system and support of launch vehicle
• To interpret nose cone configuration of launch vehicle
UNIT I FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS
Energy and Efficiencies of power plants for launch 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
OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
• Know exotic space propulsion concepts, such as nuclear, solar sail, and antimatter.
• Gain knowledge in selecting the appropriate rocket propulsion systems.
• interpret the air-breathing propulsion suitable for initial stages and fly-back boosters.
• Have an aerodynamics aspect, including boost-phase lift and drag, hypersonic, and re-entry.
• Conversion training for aircraft engineers moving into launch vehicle, spacecraft, and hypersonic vehicle design.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Michael D. Griffin, James R. French, “Space Vehicle Design”, AIAA, 2nd Ed., 2004.
2. Karl Dawson Wood, “Aerospace Vehicle Design: Spacecraft Design”, Johnson Publishing Company, 1964.
REFERENCE:
1. Bong Wie, “Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control”, AIAA, 1998.
2. Anton H. de Ruiter, Christopher Damaren, James R. Forbes, “Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: An Introduction”, John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
3. Marcel J. Sidi, “Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: A Practical Engineering Approach”, Cambridge University Press, 2000.