Course title
1M9916001
Space Electric Propulsion

KAWASHIMA Rei
Course content
As space utilization and services expand, researchers and engineers from various backgrounds are actively involved in space development programs. Electrical engineering is playing an important role in developing space transportation and energy systems. In this course of classes, students learn electric propulsion, advanced energy conversion technologies, and computer simulation methods that are used in space propulsion engineering.
The basics of rocket engineering and plasma physics are introduced for better understanding of the course. Representative solar electric propulsion systems such as ion thruster, Hall thruster, and pulsed plasma thruster are explained in seminar-style classes. In the latter half of the course, advanced energy conversion systems and challenging space missions are introduced such as sailing propulsion, beamed energy conversion, and space solar power system. A hands-on learning of computer simulation for rarefied plasma flow surrounding spacecrafts is scheduled at the end of the course.
Purpose of class
1. Obtain the basic knowledge on rocket engineering, plasma physics, and electric propulsion.
2. Improve English presentation skills with the topics of space electric propulsion.
3. Get familiar with computer simulation by using the plasma flow code.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the basics of rocket engineering and plasma physics
  2. Understand the representative types of electric propulsion systems
  3. Train English presentation skills with the topics of space electric propulsion
  4. Learn how to run a computer simulation code for rarefied plasma flow
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to Rocket Engineering Review handouts and solve sample problems 120minutes
2. What is Plasma? Review handouts and solve sample problems 120minutes
3. How to Generate Plasma? Review handouts and solve sample problems 120minutes
4. Ion Thruster Survey the technology and prepare for presentation 120minutes
5. Hall Thruster Survey the technology and prepare for presentation 120minutes
6. PPT, Arcjet, MPD Survey the technology and prepare for presentation 120minutes
7. Midterm Exam Prepare for the exam by reviewing handouts 180minutes
8. Sailing Propulsion Survey the technology and prepare for presentation 120minutes
9. Beamed Energy Propulsion Survey the technology and prepare for presentation 120minutes
10. Recent Space Missions with EP Survey the technology and prepare for presentation 120minutes
11. Presentation Prepare for the presentation by reviewing handouts and literature investigation 180minutes
12. Plasma Simulation (1) Test the simulation code and solve sample problems 120minutes
13. Plasma Simulation (2) Test the simulation code and solve sample problems 120minutes
14. Plasma Simulation (3) Test the simulation code and solve sample problems 120minutes
Total. - - 1800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Midterm Exam Presentation Report Total.
1. 20% 0% 10% 30%
2. 20% 15% 0% 35%
3. 15% 0% 15%
4. 20% 20%
Total. 40% 30% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Midterm Exam (40%), Presentation (30%), and Report (30%).
To pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100. Solving basic calculation problems in the Midterm Exam, attendance at the Presentation, and submission of the Report will be sufficient for earning 60 points.
Textbooks and reference materials
Original materials are distributed in each class
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electric circuit and electromagnetics.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Monday 11:00 to 12:00 at Laboratory in Toyosu campus
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Last modified : Sat Mar 19 00:42:31 JST 2022