Aerospace Engineering: Space Stream Overview Dept. of Aerospace Engineering Ryerson University Winter 2011 Department of Aerospace Engineering 1
The Space-stream at a Glance Builds on strong aerospace engineering background Supplement to structures, materials, controls, fluids Doesn t fundamentally change graduating skill set, but broadens focus. More dynamics, controls, electronics. Focus on cross-disciplinary engineering (interacting with other specialties) Engineering for projects with unique, complex requirements. Four courses AER721 Orbital Dynamics AER723 Introduction to Space Systems Design AER813 Spacecraft Design AER821 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control Department of Aerospace Engineering 2
AER721 Orbital Dynamics Specific Topics Orbital mechanics Orbital maneuvers Satellite Observations Interplanetary Missions Wider Skills Multi-body dynamics General technical analysis and tradeoff studies Practical engineering simulation (in Matlab) Fuel Predictions for Earth-Mars Transfers Department of Aerospace Engineering 3
AER723 Introduction to Space Systems Engineering Specific Topics: Basic subsystem design for modern spacecraft Satellite Control CanSat laboratory component General Topics Communications Electronics Power Systems Digital interfacing, testing. Student-built CanSats Department of Aerospace Engineering 4
AER813 Spacecraft Design Specific Topics Conceptual design of a complete spacecraft Topics vary based on project choice Typically includes both design and build components General Skills Creative engineering problem solving Structured design methods for engineering design Team management & leadership JWST Servicing Mission Lunar Sample Return Department of Aerospace Engineering 5
AER821 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control Specific Topics Dynamics of satellites on-orbit Attitude sensors and actuators Lab course using RACE facility Design & Test controllers for simplified satellite General Skills Control Systems Advanced Dynamics Instrumentation & Actuators Department of Aerospace Engineering 6
Student Teams Ryerson Moon Buggy build a man powered moon buggy Last year RU Team was only Canadian team at competition in Alabama. CanSat Competition International competition based on extension of AER723 projects Very successful teams since program began. Department of Aerospace Engineering 7
Jobs in Space Space stream graduates have found jobs: In Ontario: MDA ComDev Ltd. AstroCom Associates Inc. Aastra Aerospace Neptec Design Group In Canada: Canadian Space Agency Aerocorp ATS Aerospace Inc. Reach Technologies Inc. Russel Associates Inc. Internationally: European Space Agency RapidEye AG Lockheed Martin Boeing Aerospace NASA Department of Aerospace Engineering 8
Jobs in other fields Many space stream graduates go on to take jobs in aeronautics Airbus Pratt & Whitney Bombardier Orenda Aerospace Space stream skills applicable to other industries Robotics Biomedical Automotive Department of Aerospace Engineering 9
Graduate Student Opportunities A graduate degree is a good way to find a space job Aerospace Department now offers its own grad program MASc. Masters of Applied Science (Research) MEng. Masters of Engineering (Industrial) PhD. Doctor of Philosophy Substantial amount of Space research in the department 5+ Faculty Other opportunities: International Space University University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies Carleton University York University U.S. schools Department of Aerospace Engineering 10
Faculty I Dr. Krishna Kumar Small Satellite Orbital Maneuvering or Launch systems Formation Flying Attitude Dynamics and Control Dr. John Enright Spacecraft Attitude Sensor Design Attitude Estimation Collaborative development of flight hardware with local industry. Star Trackers Sun Sensors Rover Navigation Department of Aerospace Engineering 11
Faculty II Dr. Galina Okouneva Computer Vision: docking, satellite servicing, remote dimensioning, autonomous robotic grasping and surveillance Collaboration with CSA and Neptec on vision algorithms for Mars and Lunar Rovers Dr. David Greatrix Aerospace propulsion systems, with emphasis on solid and hybrid rocket engines Collaboration with Continuum Aerospace Inc. on developing a prototype hybrid rocket engine for a microsatellite launch vehicle Design of various flight vehicles for air and space applications Department of Aerospace Engineering 12
Faculty III Dr. Bo Tan Micro-Electromechanical systems (MEMS) Dr. Guangjun Liu Robotics and control Modular and reconfigurable robots Dr. Jeff Xi Robotics and control Department of Aerospace Engineering 13
Contact Information: Ryerson University Admissions: Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3 Phone: 416-979-5036 http://www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/index.html Department of Aerospace Engineering: George Vari Engineering Building Phone: 416-979-5016 http://www.ryerson.ca/aerospace/index.html Department of Aerospace Engineering 14