The Origins of the Space Shuttle (MIT 16.885J Aircraft Systems Engineering, Lecture 1)
1:50:18Space Shuttle History (MIT 16.885J Aircraft Systems Engineering, Lecture 2)
1:50:23Orbiter Sub-System Design (MIT 16.885J Aircraft Systems Engineering, Lecture 3)
1:51:36The Decision to Build the Shuttle (MIT 16.885J Aircraft Systems Engineering, Lecture 4)
1:52:52Orbiter Structure and Thermal Protection System (MIT 16.885J Aircraft Systems Engineering, Lecture 5)
1:57:46Propulsion: Space Shuttle Main Engines (MIT 16.885J, Lecture 6)
1:59:51Aerodynamics: Subsonic to Hypersonic Flight (MIT 16.885J Aircraft Systems Engineering, Lecture 7)
1:50:23Landing and Mechanical Systems (MIT 16.885J, Lecture 8)
1:53:28OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems
1:51:17The DoD and the Space Shuttle
1:03:03Use of Subsystems as a Function of Flight Phase
1:53:08Aerothermodynamics
1:55:28Environmental Control Systems
1:52:28Ground Operations - Launching the Shuttle
1:48:07Space Shuttle Accidents
1:50:34Guidance, Navigation and Control
1:48:49Mission Control 1
2:00:38Mission Control 2
1:48:54Design Process as it Relates to the Shuttle
1:49:43EVA and Robotics on the Shuttle
1:41:37Systems Engineering for Space Shuttle Payloads
1:52:08Test Flying the Space Shuttle
1:51:12Aerothermodynamics
This lecture focuses on the fundamental principles of aerothermodynamics as applied to the Space Shuttle, particularly during reentry. It covers heat transfer mechanisms, shockwave phenomena, and thermal protection systems crucial for safe atmospheric flight.
Aerothermodynamics
View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/16-885F05
More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Use of Subsystems as a Function of Flight Phase
Next · Lecture 13Environmental Control Systems