NSCI 591: AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTS
Fall 2025 · Section 001 · CRN 12789
Graduate course on aerospace environments, including theoretical bases. Topics include key mission phases, orbital mechanics, the effects of the sun, plasma, particles and ionizing radiation, neutral atmosphere, contamination, micrometeoroid/orbital debris, thermal and aerothermal environments. Extraterrestrial environments are briefly discussed. Cross-list: MECH 592.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Leroy Chiao