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Space Engineering programs at the

University of Sydney

Space EngineeringSpace Engineering(Aeronautical (Space))(Aeronautical (Space))(Mechatronics (Space))(Mechatronics (Space))(Mechanical (Space))(Mechanical (Space))

• What is Space Engineering?

• Why are there three flavours?

• Can it be done as a combined degree?

• Does it include Advanced Engineering?

How you can study Space How you can study Space Engineering?Engineering?

• ATAR 98.5 --> 99.5 (estimate)

• Flexible Entry by application (UAI > 98)

• 1st Year Average Mark >75% for Flexible First Year Program

• Transfer from another stream with >75% average marks.

What will you study?What will you study?• Basic Science and Engineering (40%)

• Space Specialisation (20%)

• Orbital Mechanics

• Remote Sensing systems

• Extreme environment conditions

• Propulsion and Attitude Control Systems

• Satellite and Systems Design

• Professional and Management Skills (10%)

• Design and Project Work (20%)

• Other electives (10%)

Where does this degree take you?Where does this degree take you?

• Further study (Postgraduate Research).

• Local Aerospace Contract Industries.

• Overseas Space Industries.

• High Tech related local industries.

• Any generalist Engineering field.

• Industrial Management fields.

Why study this degree at the Why study this degree at the University of Sydney?University of Sydney?

• Focused environment for this area.

• Interesting project work components.

• Possibility for International Exchange.

• Good student facilities and services.

• Close to transport.

Current project work Current project work : : Re Entry Flow SimulationsRe Entry Flow Simulations..

• UAV's constructed and flown

• Mini Satellite and Satellite Component design projects.

PCB satellites (Satellite –On –A Chip)PCB satellites (Satellite –On –A Chip)

• Collaboration Internationally

Collaborate with specialistsCollaborate with specialists

AMME adjunct associate professor Greg Chamitoff.

Aerospace graduate Dr Gordon Pike.

Learn Engineering FundamentalsLearn Engineering Fundamentals

• Dynamics and Control• Flight Simulation (5 Dof Simulator)

Fundamental Structural Analysis, Aerospace Design and Fundamental Structural Analysis, Aerospace Design and ConstructionConstruction

• Aircraft Construction Lab.

• FEA Analysis Systems.

• Composite Materials

• Smart Materials.

• Metal fitting.

• Student Workshop

Fundamentals of Fluids Dynamics.Fundamentals of Fluids Dynamics.

Aerodynamics, GasDynamics, Propulsion, Energy Conversion and Efficiency.

UAC applicationUAC application• BE/BCom 511760• BE/BSc 511770• BE(Aeronautical(Space)) 511718• BE(Mechanical(Space)) 511732• BE(Mechatronics(Space)) 511733• BE(Flexible First Year) 511756

The order of your preferences is IMPORTANT

If you need any more information…If you need any more information…

• Register with the Faculty at– http://www.eng.usyd.edu.au/apply/flexibleentry.shtml

– email registration@info.eng.usyd.edu.au– ask questions NOW.