MIT 16.885J / ESD.35J Aircraft Systems Engineering - Fall 2005

MIT 16.885J / ESD.35J Aircraft Systems Engineering - Fall 2005

22 Lectures · Sep 8, 2005

About

16.885J offers a holistic view of the aircraft as a system, covering: basic systems engineering; cost and weight estimation; basic aircraft performance; safety and reliability; lifecycle topics; aircraft subsystems; risk analysis and management; and system realization. Small student teams retrospectively analyze an existing aircraft covering: key design drivers and decisions; aircraft attributes and subsystems; and operational experience. Oral and written versions of the case study are delivered. For the Fall 2005 term, the class focuses on a systems engineering analysis of the Space Shuttle. It offers study of both design and operations of the shuttle, with frequent lectures by outside experts. Students choose specific shuttle systems for detailed analysis and develop new subsystem designs using state of the art technology.

Course Highlights

This course was administrated by shuttle astronaut and MIT Professor Jeff Hoffman and Professor Aaron Cohen, who was the Space Shuttle Orbiter Project Manager. Guest speakers provide the majority of the content in video lectures, discussing topics such as system design, accident investigation, and the future of NASA's space mission.

Course Homepage 16.885J / ESD.35J Aircraft Systems Engineering Fall 2005

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Lecture 1: The Origins of the Space Shuttle

Jeffrey Hoffman,

Aaron Cohen,

Dale Myers

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 2: Space Shuttle History

Aaron Cohen

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 3: Orbiter Sub-System Design

Aaron Cohen

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 4: The Decision to Build the Shuttle

John Logsdon

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 5: Orbiter Structure + Thermal Protection System

Tom Moser

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 6: Propulsion - Space Shuttle Main Engines

James R. Thompson

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 7: Aerodynamics - (From Sub - to Hypersonic and Back)

Bass Redd

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 8: Landing and Mechanical Systems

Al Louviere

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 9: OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems

Henry Pohl

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 10: The DoD and the Space Shuttle

Pete Young

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 11: Use of Subsystems as a Function of Flight Phase

Jeffrey Hoffman

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 12: Aerothermodynamics

Bob Ried

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 13: Environmental Control Systems

Walt Guy

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 14: Ground Operations - Launching the Shuttle

Bob Sieck

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 15: Space Shuttle Accidents

Sheila Widnall

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 16: Guidance, Navigation and Control

Phil Hattis

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 17: Mission Control 1

Chris Kraft

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 18: Mission Control 2

Wayne Hale

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 19: Design Process as it Relates to the Shuttle

Aaron Cohen

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 20: EVA and Robotics on the Shuttle

Jeffrey Hoffman

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 21: Systems Engineering for Space Shuttle Payloads

Anthony Lavoie

Nov 04, 2009

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Lecture 22: Test Flying the Space Shuttle

Gordon Fullerton

Nov 04, 2009

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