Sumários

ESA Project (II)

29 Novembro 2022, 09:00 André Maria da Silva Dias Moitinho de Almeida

- Detailed overview of two calls (selected by the class)
   “New ideas for how space can boost Europe's green future”
   “New Ideas for the Commercial Use of ESA's Inventions”
- Presentation from each  group – 10 min followed 5 min discussion
    Presentation of idea
    Problem to be addressed
    Solution and concept for problem
    Innovation point
    Draft Work break down structure
- Definition of Action Items for each group for next class.


Propulsion systems (II)

29 Novembro 2022, 08:00 André Maria da Silva Dias Moitinho de Almeida

:: Propulsion systems in detail
- Chemical propulsion
- Electric propulsion
- Nuclear propulsion
- Solar-Thermal Propulsion
- Propellant-free systems


Propulsion systems (I)

24 Novembro 2022, 08:00 André Maria da Silva Dias Moitinho de Almeida

:: Introduction
- Propulsion purposes and requirements
- Types and comparison of propulsion systems
- The rocket equation
- Effects of rocket nozzle expansion


ESA Project (I)

22 Novembro 2022, 09:00 André Maria da Silva Dias Moitinho de Almeida

- Explanation of classes organization
- Introduction to ESA OSIP platform and to space projects in the field of physics and physical eng.
- Discussion of three calls (project calls):
    “New ideas for how space can boost Europe's green future”
    “New Ideas for the Commercial Use of ESA's Inventions”
    “SciSpacE Call for Proposals for Sounding Rocket experiments”
- Discussion of GSTP program (de-risk)
- Formation of groups and selection of work topics for each group.
- Definition of Action Items for each group for next class.


Special Presentation: Rocket Experiment Division

22 Novembro 2022, 08:00 André Maria da Silva Dias Moitinho de Almeida

Presentation of the "Rocket Experiment Division" by IST Aerospace students.

- History
- Highlight: Launch and recovery of the rocket Baltazar at Euroc 2022
- Engineering
- Team structure