• 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

Advance Registration Fee: $495 (March 31st deadline)
Late/On-Site Registration Fee: $595

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