Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Fall Semester Year 2024	338686	Space software system design	1	3.0	3	★	Trong-An Bui	ECE 太空所	18	2	新聘教師開課

Course Plan：

Instructor	Trong-An Bui　Office Hours
Email	trongan93@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2024-07-24 00:11:44
Course Objective	「太空軟體系統設計」課程旨在培養學生在太空任務中設計、開發和操作軟體系統的專業能力。學生將深入了解太空環境對軟體系統的特殊要求，包括真空、輻射、溫度等因素對系統性能的影響。課程將探討飛行軟體的設計和架構，學生將學習如何設計出能夠在極端條件下穩定運行的飛行軟體系統，確保太空任務的順利執行。此外，課程將涵蓋軟體驗證和確認技術，學生將學習如何確保軟體系統的功能性和安全性，並掌握各種測試方法和工具的應用。課程還將關注容錯和自我修復能力的設計，學生將學習如何設計具有容錯和自我修復功能的軟體系統，以應對可能的故障情況。最後，課程將介紹太空軟體系統的專案管理和實施，學生將學習如何有效地管理軟體開發專案，確保項目按時交付並符合品質標準。此外，課程還將包括深度學習在太空軟體系統中的應用，學生將探索如何利用深度學習技術來改進太空任務中的軟體系統設計和性能，以及酬載資料處理軟體的設計和開發，以支援太空任務中的資料收集和分析。通過本課程的學習，學生將具備設計和開發太空軟體系統所需的技能和知識，為未來在太空工程或相關領域的工作做好準備。 The course "Space Software System Design" aims to cultivate students' professional abilities in designing, developing, and operating software systems for space missions. Students will gain in-depth understanding of the special requirements that the space environment imposes on software systems, including the impact of factors such as vacuum, radiation, and temperature on system performance. The course will explore the design and architecture of flight software, teaching students how to design flight software systems that can operate stably under extreme conditions, ensuring the smooth execution of space missions. Additionally, the course will cover software verification and validation techniques, enabling students to ensure the functionality and safety of software systems and master various testing methods and tools.
Course Schedule	Week 1: Introduction to Space Software Systems Week 2: Space System Engineering Fundamentals Week 3: Software Requirements for Space Systems Week 4: Spacecraft Onboard Software Architecture (Part 1) Week 5: Spacecraft Onboard Software Architecture (Part 2) Week 6: Communication and Data Handling Week 7: Fault Tolerance and Reliability (Part 1) Week 8: Fault Tolerance and Reliability (Part 2) Week 9: Software Development Process Week 10: Midterm Exam and Project Proposal Week 11: Ground Systems and Mission Control Software Week 12: Human Factors and User Interface Design Week 13: Cybersecurity in Space Systems Week 14: Emerging Technologies and Trends Week 15: Case Studies and Practical Applications (Part 1) Week 16: Case Studies and Practical Applications (Part 2) Week 17: Final Project Presentations (Part 1) Week 18: Final Project Presentations (Part 2) and Course Wrap-up
Evaluation and grading policy	Evaluation and Grading Policy 1. Grading Components Assignments: 30% Midterm Exam: 20% Final Project: 30% Final Exam: 10% Class Participation: 10% 2. Assignments (30%) Weekly assignments will be given based on lecture topics and practical labs. Each assignment will be graded out of 100 points. Late submissions will incur a penalty of 10% per day late, up to a maximum of 5 days. The lowest assignment grade will be dropped. 3. Midterm Exam (20%) The midterm exam will cover topics from Weeks 1-9. It will consist of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and problem-solving questions. The exam will be graded out of 100 points. 4. Final Project (30%) The final project will be a comprehensive application of course concepts. Project proposal (5%): Due in Week 10. The proposal should outline the project scope, objectives, and methodology. Project implementation and report (20%): Due in Week 16. The report should detail the design, development, and testing of the project. Project presentation (5%): Presentations will be held in Weeks 17-18. Each student/group will present their project and answer questions. Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, technical accuracy, completeness, and presentation skills. 5. Final Exam (10%) The final exam will cover topics from the entire course, with a focus on Weeks 10-18. It will include multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and a few comprehensive problem-solving questions. The exam will be graded out of 100 points. 6. Class Participation (10%) Active participation in class discussions, labs, and activities is expected. Participation includes asking questions, contributing to discussions, and engaging in peer reviews. Attendance will also be a component of the participation grade.
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes "Spacecraft Systems Engineering" by Peter Fortescue, Graham Swinerd, and John Stark "Space Mission Analysis and Design" by James R. Wertz and Wiley J. Larson NASA's software engineering handbook MIT's OpenCourseWare on space systems
The access to curricular consultation	1. Instructor Office Hours Schedule: Thursday 13.00 to 17.00 Email the instructor for an appointment. 2. Teaching Assistants (TAs) Platform: Online Learning Management System, (Moodle)
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）
Note	Assessments and Assignments: Weekly Assignments: Based on lecture topics and practical labs Midterm Exam: Week 10 Final Exam: Week 18 Final Project: Proposal in Week 10, presentation in Weeks 17-18 Participation: Discussions, peer reviews, and class activities