Page 1 of 8 ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Course Syllabus Credit Hours: 3 Delivery Method: Online (Internet / Blackboard) Instructor: Andron Creary Email Address: andron.creary@erau.edu Office Phone: 703-872-4434 Mobile Phone: 703-209-5349 Office Hours: MWF, 6:30 - 9:15 p.m. (EST) Required Course Materials Course Text (s): Sellers, J. J., et al, (2000). Understanding Space-An Introduction to Astronautics. New York, NY; McGraw-Hill Inc. (ISBN-0-07-242468-0) Suggested Supplemental Materials Larson, W. J., et al, (1999). Space Mission Analysis and Design. Space Technology Library (3rd ed.). Springer-Verlag, New York, New York. (ISBN: 0792359011) This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2011, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 2 of 8 American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. (ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5) Click here for the APA website Course Description This course introduces the student to launch, mission operations, and facilities for manned and unmanned missions at U.S and foreign sites. Satellite and spacecraft launch facility system discussion covers safety, meteorology, communications and tracking, and navigation and control systems. Examples of mission control, operations, and systems include spacecraft project description, and control site operations. Computer-based simulation instruction provides mission and site-specific operation detail. Additionally, students will explore principles of space navigation and the space environment and its interactions with orbiting bodies. Prerequisites Senior or graduate standing. This course covers material from a variety of technical disciplines. There may be areas you have never seen before. We will briefly review the material in each area. Everything that you will need to do the homework will be given. If you are seeing this material for the first time, you may need additional resources. You are encouraged to obtain undergraduate level materials (notes from friends, textbooks, exams, etc.) to use as references, additional information, and for additional example problems. Graduate level materials are often too detailed and you may find them confusing. Prerequisite course (s): Math 142, Trigonometry or equivalent Math 140, College Algebra or equivalent Math 102, Exploration in Physics or equivalent Course Goals Provide an overview of the space environment, space mission design and planning, spacecraft products and an introduction to orbital mechanics and space navigation. The topics covered will include: the space environment; spacecraft launch, mission, and entry operations; orbital mechanics; spacecraft systems and sub-systems and design: systems engineering and project management as applied to spacecraft design and operations; and the future of space operations (to include military applications, commercial applications, and planetary exploration). Both manned and unmanned systems and operations will be discussed. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 3 of 8 1. Understand the space environment and its impact both upon space mission, spacecraft design and operations. 2. Understand the basics of orbital mechanics as related to manned and unmanned space operations, including fundamental physical laws governing orbital mechanics, rendezvous and proximity operations, and interplanetary trajectories. 3. Understand the operating principles behind spacecraft systems and sub-systems. 4. Understand the operational aspects of launch windows, ascent trajectories, and entry trajectories, as well as spacecraft design issues related to launch and entry operations. 5. Understand the process of designing spacecraft, including general project management and systems engineering. Also, operational considerations in spacecraft design, performance, and cost issues. 6. Understand the operational issues involved in planning and conducting spacecraft mission operations 7. Understand the future direction of spacecraft operations, including military and commercial activities. Also, understand the future of manned and unmanned planetary exploration activities. 8. Have the ability to integrate all the learning objectives of the course in order to effectively contribute to and/or manage activities related to spacecraft operations. Grading These are the major assignments in the course and will be the basis for evaluation according to the grading scale shown in the table below. Course Grade Scale Evaluation Items & Weights 90% -100% A Discussion Threads 10% 80% - 89% B Homework 20% 70% - 79% C Mid-Term Exam 20% 0% - 69% F Research Paper 25% Final Exam 25% Total 100% This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 4 of 8 Points System Discussion Threads = 10 points Homework = 20 points Mid-Term Exam = 20 points Research Paper = 25 points Final Exam = 25 points Additional Information Email: Communication by email is welcome and encouraged. It is a reliable and easy method for communicating with distant folks (students and instructor), as well as providing a saved transcript. A class email list will be established for sending out information between lectures. Sometimes there are errors in the homework questions, missing information, or several students may ask the same clarification question. In those cases I will email everyone corrections and or hints. You may have as many email addresses on the list as you would like (home, work, etc.). The address will not be shared with everyone else. TA: This class will not have a teaching assistant. I will be available for questions and homework help during office hours. Emby-Riddle Blackboard: Blackboard is the University’s online learning system. Our class will contain the notes for each lecture, the homework assignments, the homework and exam solutions, and annotated lecture notes from each class session. The class web site is available to both on-campus and off-campus students. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their Embry-Riddle Blackboard account is active and that they are enrolled in the correct course. Technical support is available to the Embry-Riddle community 24 hours a day, every day. Contact them at the information below to help with any Blackboard issues. Contact Us IT Support Self-service Create a new request or incident, track the status of existing requests and incidents, or search the knowledge-base. Online Chat Use our Online Chat service to chat live with a technical support person. This service can also allow the use of remote access where the support person, with your permission, can access your desktop to assist you with your problem. Daytona Beach: 386-226-6990 Prescott: 928-777-6990 Worldwide: 866-227-8325 Email: ITSupport@erau.edu Library: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has one of the most complete library collections of aviation-related resources in the world. Click here for ERAU Libraries Hunt Library Worldwide: Information, Services, Help o Worldwide Library: Basic Training o Worldwide Library: Ask-a-Librarian o Reference: Research Request This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 5 of 8 Contact Information Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) Telephone: 1-800-678-9428 or 386-226-6947 Email: library@erau.edu Discussion Rubric All assigned Discussion Threads will be graded in accordance with the Discussion Rubric reflected below. Superior Discussion Rubric Average Analysis / Interpretation The messages do analysis and/or interpretation of the readings, including outside as well as required readings. In addition, it demonstrates that the student has gained new understanding of the topic. Scholarly Dialogue All sources are cited. Argumentation is from the evidence and/or experience. Writing Skill Sentences are clear and wording is unambiguous. Correct word choice, correct spelling, correct grammar. Writing style can still be conversational rather than formal. Messages contribute to ongoing conversations, as replies to questions or comments, or as new questions or comments. Participation Some messages do analysis or interpretation of the readings well, but a significant number do not. This might either be because the analysis was not done well, or because it was not attempted (that is, was simply opinion and not based on the readings). Citations are sometimes missing, are incorrect. Ordinary, good writing. Lapses are regular and patterned, but do not undermine the communication or the persuasiveness of the argument. Some messages contribute to ongoing conversations, but others are disconnected. Student tries to further the class discussion but is not successful a significant number of times. Or, student posts a significant (though still a minority) number of messages that are off-the-cuff and do not contribute Poor Messages generally show little evidence the learner has done the required reading and analysis, consisting instead of opinion and feelings and impressions. Messages regularly lack any sort of citation. Arguments are from opinion, not from evidence. Grammar, spelling, and/or word choice errors are frequent enough that the sense of the message is lost or muddled. Messages are unconnected with what others are saying, as if there is no conversation. No replies to other messages. Student never answers someone else's question. When student asks a question, there's no acknowledgment to any responses. This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 6 of 8 Attendance and Absences The faculty of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University affirms the importance of prompt and regular attendance on the part of all students. Quality instruction clearly depends upon active student participation in the classroom or its equivalent learning environment. Your participation is particularly important in this course, since each class constitutes a significant percentage of the total course. All absences, regardless of reason, require a make-up assignment, mutually arranged between the instructor and the student. If an absence is anticipated, the student should notify the instructor, preferably in advance. Students are encouraged to assist each other with access to class notes for missed classes. Note that part of the grade performance is class participation. Even where make-up assignments are completed satisfactorily, the instructor reserves the right to assign appropriate credit for attendance in class. Students not attending all class periods may receive less than full credit, even where make-up assignments are completed. Grade Appeals Students who wish to appeal the final course grade must first meet with the instructor to discuss and attempt to resolve the issue. The meeting must be arranged as soon as possible after the final course grades have been issued. The grounds for appeal may include suspected mathematical errors in computing the final grade, interpretation of the weighing of course performance elements, or fairness (that is, discrimination, harassment, etc.). Except for the most unusual circumstances, appeals challenging the academic judgment of the faculty are not acceptable. If the dispute cannot be resolved between the student and instructor, the student has eight weeks after the final grades have been issued to initiate a written appeal to the Center Director of Operations. RefWorks RefWorks, a research tool included with the library databases, has guidance in how to collect and use references, write a paper, and create a bibliography. RefWorks must be accessed through ERNIE. From the My ERNIE tab, scroll down to Admin Services and choose the Library Databases link. Scroll down or “Jump to” RefWorks. You must enter your user name and password to use RefWorks. Please contact the Hunt Library if you have any questions about this product or how to access it. Course Policies Academic Integrity Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All students, faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic integrity and take corrective action when they occur. The adjudication process will involve imposing sanctions which may include, but are not limited to, a failing grade on the assignment, a failing grade in a course, suspension or dismissal from the University, upon students who commit the following academic violations: 1. Plagiarism: Presenting the ideas, words, or products of another as one’s own. Plagiarism includes use of any source to complete academic assignments without proper This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 7 of 8 acknowledgement of the source. Reuse or resubmission of a student’s own coursework if previously used or submitted in another course, is considered self-plagiarism, and is also not allowed under University policy. 2. Cheating: A broad term that includes, but is not limited to, the following: a. Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during examinations. b. The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to, during, or following administration of the examination. c. Collaboration on examinations or assignments expected to be, or presented as, individual work. d. Fraud and deceit, that include knowingly furnishing false or misleading information or failing to furnish appropriate information when requested, such as when applying for admission to the University. Note: The Instructor reserves the right to use any form of digital method for checking plagiarism. Several electronic systems are available and other methods may be used at the Instructor’s discretion. Online Learning This course is offered through ERAU Worldwide Online (Blackboard) and runs twelve (12)/nine (9) weeks. The first week begins the first day of the term and ends at midnight EDT/EST (as applicable) seven days later. Success in this course requires in-depth study of each module as assigned, timely completion of assignments, and regular participation in forum discussions. Late work should be the exception and not the rule and may be downgraded at the discretion of the Instructor, if accepted at all. Unless all work is submitted, the student could receive a failing grade for the course. Extensions may be granted for extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Instructor and only for the length of time the Instructor deems appropriate. The most important element of success in an online course is to communicate with your Instructor throughout the term. Conventions of “online etiquette,” which include courtesy to all users, will be observed. Students should use the Send Email function in Blackboard for private messages to the Instructor and other students. The class Discussion Board forums are for public messages. It is highly recommended that students keep electronic copies of all materials submitted as assignments, discussion board posts and emails, until after the end of the term and a final grade is received. When posting responses in a discussion forum, please confirm that the responses have actually been posted after you submit them. This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1. Page 8 of 8 Course Schedule Class Date Subject Course Text HW Due 1 Jan 16 Organization of class; History of Rockets and Space: Universe, Galaxy, Solar system (Part 1) pg. 100 - 113 1 2 Jan 23 History of Rockets and Space: Unit Conversions; Definitions (Part 2) See Tables 2 3 Jan 30 Spacecraft and Mission design overview; Facilities and Operations (Part 1) pg. 132 - 166 3 4 Feb 06 Mid-Term Exam Review 5 Feb 13 Mid-Term Exam 6 Feb 20 Spacecraft and Mission design overview; Navigation and Communications (Part 2) pg. 132 - 166 4 7 Feb 27 Spacecraft Propulsion and Launch Systems pg. 266 - 326 5 8 Mar 05 Special Topics: Thermal Control and Electric Power Systems See Handout 6, Research Paper Due 9 Mar 12 Final Exam Review 10 Mar 19 Final Exam 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ONLINE 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ONLINE This syllabus was developed for online learning by Andron Creary 2012, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ASCI 512 Space Mission and Launch Operations Rev. 1.