Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• ESD.353J (Fall 2004) 
• Course Title:
• Space System Architecture and Design 
• Course Level:
• Graduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Aeronautics and Astronautics 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Daniel Hastings 
• Course Introduction:
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  16.892J / ESD.353J Space System Architecture and Design
  
  
  
  

  Fall 2004

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  This course features readings and lecture materials which support and frame its weekly discussions.

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  Space System Architecture and Design incorporates lectures, readings and discussion on topics in the architecting of space systems. The class reviews existing space system architectures and the classical methods of designing them. Sessions focus on multi-attribute utility theory as a new design paradigm for space systems, when combined with integrated concurrent engineering and efficient searches of large architectural tradespaces. Designing for flexibility and uncertainty is considered, as are policy and product development issues.

  
  
  

  Technical Requirements

  
  
  

  Special software is required to use some of the files in this course: .xls.