Program Overview

Introduction to the Interdisciplinary Program in Intelligent Aerospace System

The Interdisciplinary Program in Intelligent Aerospace System at Seoul National University aims to cultivate advanced professionals who can lead the nation's long-term space development plans. The program focuses on system engineering and multidisciplinary optimal design, covering unmanned aerial vehicles and space systems.

Program Overview

• The program is designed to provide education and training in various fields, including launch vehicle systems, satellite and satellite utilization, space materials, and space risk response.
• It aims to foster creative and practical professionals who can contribute to the development of the space industry and promote the nation's space technology independence.
• The program is operated by five departments and research institutes, providing a comprehensive education and research program that responds to the nation's long-term space development plans.

Detailed Introduction to Each Field

Launch Vehicle System Field

• This field covers the basic concepts and modeling techniques necessary for understanding launch vehicle systems, as well as dynamic response analysis.
• Students will learn about launch vehicle system design and related fields through practical training with industry-academia-research institutions.
• The goal is to cultivate practical launch vehicle design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities.

Satellite and Satellite Utilization Field

• This field focuses on the design and development of satellite systems, including various methodologies and design processes.
• Students will learn about remote sensing, satellite information utilization, and other important aspects of satellite utilization, such as communication, image, and optics.
• Practical training will be provided in collaboration with industry and research institutions to develop and utilize satellite systems.

Space Materials Field

• This field covers the characteristics and manufacturing methods of materials used in space structures.
• Students will research materials used in launch vehicles, satellites, and space exploration, such as lightweight, high-strength materials and heat-resistant materials.
• The goal is to develop materials that can withstand the harsh environment of space and contribute to the advancement of space technology.

Space Risk Response Field

• This field focuses on the establishment of a national space risk management system, which is a pressing issue in the space industry.
• Students will research various space risks, re-entry technology, and space risk damage analysis and prediction technology.
• The goal is to develop measures to prevent property and human damage caused by space risks and contribute to the safe development of the space industry.

Education and Research

• The program provides a comprehensive education and research program that covers various fields of space technology.
• Students will have the opportunity to participate in practical training and research projects with industry-academia-research institutions.
• The program aims to foster professionals who can contribute to the development of the space industry and promote the nation's space technology independence.