Payload Design

Mechanical Design: Framework and structure design – Loads identification – Stress analysis – Design for vibrations – Material selection – Mechanism design and actuation – Space optics.

Thermal Design: Space thermal environment – Thermal control elements – Thermal design strategy – Thermal mathematical models.

Electronic Design: Noise and filtering for space sensors – Data Handling – Power systems – Harness and connectors.ù

Analysis and definition of requirements: Mission objective definition – preliminary estimation of requirements and mission constraints – design process.

Space Environment: Launch Environment – Near Earth Environment – Deep Space – Planetary environment – Effects on Materials and components.

Space Sensors: Multispectral sensors – Passive microwave sensors – Radar Sensors – Spectrometers. 

Testing and Integration: Reference Standard – Structural Testing – Thermal Testing – Electromagnetic compatibility – On-Board Software verification and testing – Mechanical and Electrical Integration – Interface Standard.

Project Management and Control: Project Phases – Schedule control – Documentation – Quality assurance – Introduction to Cost and Risk Analysis.