MECH 592: AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTS
Fall 2026 · Section 002 · CRN 12046
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: NSCI 591 .
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Leroy Chiao