Resources
Overview
Table 1, shows the overview of the lectures, tutorials and assessments that will be done throughout Semester 1. While every member, new or old, will have varying degrees of knowledge around these topics and softwares. We strongly insist on attendence and participation in all these activities and lessons. You have the opportunity to learn new things, meet peers and have fun!
| Week | Lecture | Tutorial | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motivation, Fundamentals of Spacecraft Propulsion | CAD - SOLIDWORKS | |
| 2 | Electro-Magnetism | Quiz 1 Released | |
| 3 | Plasmas for Electric Propulsion | Magnetic Simulations - FEMM/COMSOL | Mini Project Assignments |
| 4 | Pulsed Plasma Thrusters | Quiz 2 Released | |
| 5 | Cathodes | Modelling Physics - Python | |
| 6 | Hall Effect Thrusters Pt 1 | ||
| 7 | Hall Effect Thrusters Pt 2 | CFD, Free Molecular Flow, Continuum Flow - COMSOL | Quiz 3 Released |
| 8 | Magnetic Nozzle Thrusters Pt 1 | ||
| 9 | Magnetic Nozzle Thrusters Pt 2 | Thermal Simulations - COMSOL | |
| 10 | Diagnostics | Quiz 4 Released |
Quizzes
These quizzes are designed to assess your knowledge on the key concepts required to flourish in this society. Quiz 1 will assess your knowledge on Electro-Magnetism and the fundamentals of spacecraft propulsion. Quiz 2 will plasma physics and pulsed plasma thrusters (PPTs). Quiz 3 covers the knowledge needed to understand Chathodes and Hall Effect Thrusters (HETs). Finally Quiz 4 will cover the Magnetic Nozzle Thrusters and the basic principles of diagnostics. All quizzess can be attempted as many times as you wish and there is no time limit. Good Luck!
Mini Project Assingment
An exciting assignment has been made, allowing members to test their abilities, creativity and knowledge. One of five random briefs will be assigned to you and your task is to design and document a solution to the given problem. Your design and documentation skills will be assessed and feedback provided based on the mark scheme below. We are assessing members abilities to analyse a problem, find a solution and document to a high engineering standard. This task is still meant to be fun and builds skills that are expected not only in this society, but in University and work life!
Learning materials, courses, and useful references.
- Propulsion textbooks
- Simulation tutorials
- Quizzes and training material