Courses - Faculty of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Space Dynamics and Missions
Classical orbital mechanics and dynamics of spacecraft. Application of this knowledge in mission design for achieving pre-specified objectives and adequate spacecraft pointing. Examples of past missions.
Aerospace Systems Design
Systems engineering for aerospace systems design. Current practice and standard methods to reach a preliminary design review stage are taught, encompassing requirements translation, functional analysis, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement (including Mātauranga Māori perspectives). Overview of major aircraft and satellite subsystems (such as structure, propulsion, aerodynamics), initial vehicle sizing, and the impact of the operational environment on these vehicles.
Aerospace Structures and Mechanisms
Overview of the main issues to be addressed during the structural design process of aircraft and spacecraft, including space mechanisms. Includes requirements definition, analysis processes, materials selection, manufacturing, and typical aircraft and spacecraft configurations.
Research Project (Aerospace Engineering) - Level 9
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
To complete this course students must enrol in AEROSPCE 791 A and B, or AEROSPCE 791
Thesis (Aerospace Engineering) - Level 9
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
To complete this course students must enrol in AEROSPCE 792 A and B