This course will first define the key parameters that determine performance, operation and design of an aircraft. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of such physical descriptors of performance as take-off speeds, climb rates, as well as longitudinal static stability and handling during turning, cruising, and descent and landing. Students will then be introduced to relevant processes and techniques that guide the design and operation of aerospace system. Economic, safety, environmental impact and other regulatory considerations as well as requirements of individual sub-systems will also be discussed. Students will learn how to take the design from a concept stage through design cycles and approvals processes to meet a pre-defined set of requirements, including current aerospace design regulations. The emphasis of this course will be on using systems engineering approaches to consider optimal pathways for sub-system integration and optimise the design of the entire aerospace vehicle to attain maximum performance. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Explain the principles of aerospace design processes, requirements and regulations, from conceptualisation through to design cycles and optimisation to aviation certification.
2. Describe physical principles of aircraft performance, stability, controllability and propulsion and how these impact the design, creation and integration of sub-systems for optimal system performance.
3. Employ the principles of systems engineering and concepts of reliability, robustness, redundancy, validation and verification in the systems engineering process to the design of aerospace and spacecraft.
4. Design and develop an integrated aircraft system, and model and evaluate its performance against set parameters.
5. Evaluate and reflect on the social, ethical, environmental, legal and economic considerations, and the requirements of ancillary aerospace vehicle systems when designing, building and operating aerospace systems, and explain the strategies that can be used to address these requirements.
6. Formulate and effectively communicate solutions to technically complex aerospace systems problems across a range of mediums and stakeholder groups.

Research-Led Teaching

The student presentation will require self-reading, analysis and presentation on a topic related to an open problem in aerospace/space domain. The requirements for the design project will be well briefed to the students but the implementation will require some self-reading, knowledge acquisition and creativity.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction and background to the topics
2	Aircraft design	Design project introduction
3	Aircraft performance Part I	Lab 1 briefing
4	Aircraft performance Part II	Lab1: Aircraft performance evaluation
5	Socio-economic Factors and Regulatory Considerations
6	Fundamental orbital mechanics	Design project timeLab 1 report due
7	Small spacecraft design/development	Lab 2 briefing
8	GNSS theory and applications	Design project timeLab 2: Numerical propagation hands-on practice
9	Lambert's problem and solution methods	Lab 3 briefing
10	Orbit determination and navigation	Design project timeLab 3: Lambert's problem hands-on practiceLab 2 report due
11	Attitude mechanics	Student presentations
12	Space robotics and applications	Design project demonstrationDesign project report dueLab 3 report due

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Final written exam	40 %	1,2,3,4,5
Lab participation and report	15 %	1,2,3,4
Student presentation	10 %	2,3,5,6
Design project demonstration and report	35 %	1,3,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation in all 3 computer labs is required.

Examination(s)

This course includes a final written examination.

Assessment Task 1

Final written exam

The final written exam consists of problems related to the entire course material. Final exam is an individual and independent activity. Date, time and venue TBA.

Assessment Task 2

Lab participation and report

The lab activity consists of 3 simulation-based computer labs of 3 hour duration each. The lab activity is directly related to theoretical concepts covered in the lecture and students will also be briefed on the exercise for the lab. The labs are a paired activity. Participation and submission of a lab report (graded) contributes towards 5% of the final score.

Assessment Task 3

Student presentation

The student presentation consists of a 10-15 minutes (depending on enrolment numbers) audio-visual (e.g. PowerPoint) presentation delivered by the students. Students will be provided potential topics in advance to chose from. The presentation activity will require some self-reading, study and reflection by the students. No advanced numerical analysis or modeling is expected. The student presentation is a paired activity.

Assessment Task 4

Design project demonstration and report

The design project is a simulation based design exercise. The scope, context, topic of the project will be provided in Week 2. The students will be assessed based on the completion of milestones, final demonstration and report of the work. The design project is a grouped activity with 3/4 members per group (depending on enrolment numbers).

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students