Small Spacecraft Development Project-Based Learning: Implementation and Assessment of an Academic Program

Straub, Jeremy; Marsh, Ronald Arthur; Whalen, David J.

This book provides the information that is required to start a small spacecraft program for educational purposes. This will include a discussion of multiple approaches to program formation and build / buy / hybrid decision considerations. The book also discusses how a CubeSat (or other small spacecraft program) can be integrated into course and/or program curriculum and the ancillary benefits that such a program can provide.  The assessment of small spacecraft programs and participatory project-based learning programs is also discussed extensively.  The book presents prior work related to program assessment (both for a single program and internationally) and discusses how similar techniques can be utilized for both formative and summative assessment of a new program.  The utility of these metrics (and past assessment of other programs) in gaining buy-in for program formation and funding is also considered.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2017-02-20

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319236445

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-23645-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 231