| 1 |
The Origins of the Space Shuttle |
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| 2 |
Space Shuttle History |
Short bio due before class |
| 3 |
Orbiter Sub-System Design |
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| 4 |
The Decision to Build the Shuttle |
Paragraph and preferences for case study topic due |
| 5 |
Orbiter Structure + Thermal Protection System |
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| 6 |
Propulsion - Space Shuttle Main Engines |
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| 7 |
Aerodynamics - (From Sub - to Hypersonic and Back) |
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| 8 |
Landing and Mechanical Systems |
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| 9 |
OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems |
Initial report outline plus list of reference materials due in class |
| 10 |
The DoD and the Space Shuttle |
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| 11 |
Use of Subsystems as a Function of Flight Phase |
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| 12 |
Aerothermodynamics |
First lecture journal due in class |
| 13 |
Environmental Control Systems |
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| 14 |
Ground Operations - Launching the Shuttle |
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| 15 |
Space Shuttle Accidents |
Version II of written report due |
| 16 |
Guidance, Navigation and Control |
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| 17 |
Mission Control 1 |
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| 18 |
Mission Control 2 |
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| 19 |
Design Process as it Relates to the Shuttle |
Version III written report due in class |
| 20 |
EVA and Robotics on the Shuttle |
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| 21 |
Systems Engineering for Space Shuttle Payloads |
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| 22 |
Test Flying the Space Shuttle |
Oral reports due
Final written report due in class |
| 23 |
Class Feedback and Wrap up |
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