Overview
About the course
- The CanSat - Hands-On Satellite Design course at TU Berlin starts with introductory lectures about the most important topics related to space technologies.
- In parallel, a practical training will be given to develop specific engineering skills in mechanics, electronics and programming that are necessary to conduct the hands-on project.
- During project work units, parts of a CanSat will be designed with supervision in smaller groups. During a launch campaign, the CanSat will be tested under real conditions.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- Apply basic skills in mechanical design, electrical design and microcontroller programming in a hands-on project
- Describe the main elements of astronautics
- Describte the subsystems of a satellite
- Reason and solve problems analytically
- Manage working in an interdisciplinary team
- Apply defined steps in managing a group project
- Justify design choices from a technical and programmatic point of view
- Build and operate a system which behaves similar to a satellite
- Prepare for an experimental campaign
- Present project results properly in a review
Audience
This course is designed for students with a general understanding of engineering who want to gain insight into the exciting topic of space technologies.
Lecturers
Manuel Ortega Varela de Seijas
Cem Avsar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Berlin, Germany
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Transportation EngineeringWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants of the TU Berlin Summer University must meet the following requirements: (i) B2 level English, or equivalent and (ii) at least one year of university experience.
- Participants should have a general understanding of engineering.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2530 EUR / full≈ 2530 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2530 EUR / full≈ 2530 EUR / full
Additional Details
Working professional/Non-student: 3040 Euro
Living costs
Berlin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.