Space Power Systems Design Course

April 20, 2009

Course Will Be Held At The

Manhattan Beach Marriott
1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266


This course is an outreach of the
AIAA Aerospace Power Systems Technical Committee



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Course Information
Key Topics

  • System Design Considerations
  • Power System Architectures
  • System Design Techniques
  • Solar Array Technology and Options
  • Energy Storage Technology and Options
  • Power Conditioning Components

Course Outline

  • System Design Considerations
    • Introduction to Space Power Systems
    • Mission Life
    • Mission Orbit
    • Mission Unique Requirements
    • Payload Requirements
  • Power System Architectures
    • Direct Energy Transfer
    • Peak Power Tracker
    • Regulated
  • System Design Techniques
    • Trade Studies
    • Grounding
    • EMC/EMI Considerations
    • Telemetry Requirements
    • Sizing Analysis
    • Other Required Analyses
  • Solar Arrays
    • Cell Types
    • Array Types
    • Solar Array to Spacecraft Interactions
  • Energy Storage Devices
    • Battery Storage Technologies
    • Battery Design Considerations
    • Fuel Cell Technologies
    • Fuel Cell Design Technologies
    • Flywheel Energy Storage
  • Alternate Power Systems
    • Radioisotope Power Systems
    • Space Nuclear Reactors
    • Solar Thermal Power Systems
Registration Fees:

Advance Registration Fee: $595 (March 31st deadline)
Late/On-Site Registration Fee: $695

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