| 2025-06-09 |
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17:00 |
Ulrich Gotzig - ArianeGroup研發技術經理 |
Introduction and Theory |
1. Introduction and Lecture content
2. New Space vs. Old Space: Business and technical motivations.
3. Trends in Space and subsequent requirements for propulsion
4. Basic Definitions / Tsiolkovsky rocket equation.
5. Launcher staging
6. Propulsion technologies: chemical, electric, cold gas, solar sails, and emerging methods.
7. Thermodynamics and nozzle theory: efficiency, flow dynamics, and advanced designs. |
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| 2025-06-10 |
14:00 |
17:00 |
Ulrich Gotzig - ArianeGroup研發技術經理 |
Propulsion Basics |
1. Launcher Propulsion
-Solid, hybrid, and liquid propulsion technologies
-Launcher components
2. Orbital Propulsion - Chemical
-Design, function and operation of monopropellant and bipropellant engines.
-Classical and Green propellants: ADN, hydrogen peroxide, and water-based systems. |
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| 2025-06-11 |
14:00 |
17:00 |
Ulrich Gotzig - ArianeGroup研發技術經理 |
Propulsion Basics |
1.Orbital Propulsion - Electrical
-Technology overview: Hall-effect, gridded ion, and electro-thermal engines.
-System components: feed systems, power units, and mechanisms
-Applications in satellite station-keeping and deep-space missions. |
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| 2025-06-12 |
14:00 |
17:00 |
Ulrich Gotzig - ArianeGroup研發技術經理 |
Orbital Propulsion Systems |
1. Technologies and technology selection
2. Orbits and orbit changes
3. Basic Sizing
4. The role of upper stages / kick stages in mission design.
5. System layout: tanks, valves, sensors, and regulators.
6. Overview of key propulsion system components: tanks, feed systems, nozzles, and regulators.
7. Operational phases: ground preparation, in-orbit performance, and end-of-life deorbiting. |
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| 2025-06-13 |
14:00 |
17:00 |
Ulrich Gotzig - ArianeGroup研發技術經理 |
Propulsion Systems Manufacturing and Integration |
1. Project Phases
2. Procurement
3. Engineering challenges and solutions in propulsion system integration.
4. Testing and qualification (functional, hot firing, environmental)
5. Case studies from AGG projects. |
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| 2025-06-14 |
14:00 |
17:00 |
Ulrich Gotzig - ArianeGroup研發技術經理 |
Landers: Basics, History, Examples, and Challenges |
1. Engineering requirements for complex missions: interplanetary transfers, multiple payloads, and rendezvous missions.
2. Fundamentals of lander design: propulsion, stability, and descent systems.
3. Historical milestones: Apollo, Huygens, and modern-day Mars landers.
4. Technical challenges and innovations in landing on celestial bodies. |
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