Hours:
16 hours (4 credits)

Room:

Aula Riunioni del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Informazione, Via G. Caruso 16, Pisa - Ground Floor

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Short Abstract:

The conception and development of a Spacecraft is a complex and rather long process requiring the effort of many people and often also a big financial investment. The latter being true especially for scientific Spacecraft, which are one-of-a-kind units with typically challenging technological developments needed to accomplish the goals they have been built for.

Spacecraft need to survive two critical phases: the launch and the journey and operation in harsh environment. In both cases, servicing the Spacecraft is not possible, therefore confidence in its survival is required before launch and thus testing.

This course focuses on Spacecraft testing, covering all the different methods, with emphasis on the two main test categories: mechanical testing and thermal testing. An overview of the sensors used is also given, including an outlook to the future, covering methodologies and technologies that might soon become day to day tools during environmental testing.

Course Contents in brief:

1. Module 1: Why we test? Overview of needs and environmental test activities
2. Module 2: Mechanical Testing – Vibration testing, different types and goals
3. Module 3: Thermal Testing – Close look to thermal testing and thermal facilities
4. Module 4: Sensors used for testing and needs for the future (e.g. Virtual Twin)

Schedule:

1. Day 1: 10/6/2024 - 4 hours PM (13:00-17:00)
2. Day 2: 11/6/2024 - 4 hours AM (9:00-13:00)
3. Day 3: 12/6/2024 - 4 hours AM (9:00-13:00)
4. Day 4: 13/6/2024 - 4 hours AM (9:00-13:00)
5. Day 5: 14/6/2024 - AM exam