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  • Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • Aerospace Engineering (English)
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  • Introduction to Rocket Technology
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title UZY3006 - Introduction to Rocket Technology
Course Type Required Courses
Language of Instruction İngilizce
Laboratory + Practice 2+0
ECTS 2.0
Course Instructor(s) ARAŞTIRMA GÖREVLİSİ Enver BİLDİK
Mode of Delivery Face-to-face
Prerequisites This course has no prerequisites or co-requisites.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended course for this class.
Required or Recommended Resources Fundamentals of Astrodynamics – Roger R. Bate, Donald D. Mueller, Jerry E. White
Recommended Reading List "Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering" – Travis S. Taylor, "Space Propulsion Analysis and Design" – Ronald Humble, Gary Henry, Wiley Larson, "Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion" – Philip Hill & Carl Peterson
Assessment methods and criteria 1 Midterm, 1 Final exam
Work Placement No internship required.
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 Introduction to Rocket Technology: History and Basic Concepts; History, Rocket Concepts, Space
Week - 2 Fundamental Components and Structure of Rockets; Components, Structure, Airframe
Week - 3 Rocket Engines: Types and Working Principles; Engine Types, Combustion, Thrust
Week - 4 Rocket Propellants: Solid, Liquid, and Hybrid Fuels; Solid Fuel, Liquid Fuel, Hybrid
Week - 5 Thrust and Laws of Motion: Introduction to Basic Physics; Newton's Laws, Thrust, Motion
Week - 6 Rocket Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics; Aerodynamics, Drag, Flight
Week - 7 Midterm exam
Week - 8 Rocket Design and Material Science; Design, Materials, Strength
Week - 9 Thermodynamics and Rocket Engine Performance; Thermodynamics, Efficiency, Exhaust
Week - 10 Rocket Control Systems and Guidance; Control, Guidance, Sensors
Week - 11 Thrust Vector Control and Propulsion Systems; Thrust Control, Propulsion, Vectoring
Week - 12 Rocket Testing and Simulation Techniques; Testing, Simulation, Performance
Week - 13 Spacecraft Systems and Integration; Spacecraft, Integration, Systems
Week - 14 Final exam

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  • Problem solving
  • Elementary computing skills
  • Project Design and Management
  • To work in international projects

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