
Admissions
Admissions

Venus Science & Engineering
(VSE 311)
Cohosted by:
MultiPlanet Engineering (MPE)
Humans 2 Venus
Apply by February 15
June 12-July 29, 2023
About


Learn how to design, build, and operate systems, robots, and aerostats in Venus atmosphere. Immersive 8-week R&D experience (mostly online) to design and support aerostat balloon TRL demo on Earth and later in Venus clouds. Cohort assembles and launches high altitude balloon demo(s) with 2-5kg+ payload during in-person component (optional) of course for 3-7+ days in June/July 2023. With part of Program budget toward materials and build of high altitude balloon demo with recoverable payload up to 25-45km in Earth atmosphere in July/August, apply engineering and aerospace principles and math, to model flight performance, turbulence, materials performance, and more.





$600
~5 hrs /week
4 Full Scholarships
10+ Lecturers
R&D Project-based
Instructors
Kolemann Lutz
Cofounder, MU
MultiPlanet Engineering
Contact Information
Kole Lutz
Program Coordinator, lutz.kolemann@gmail.com
+1.703.244.8456
Scientist & Engineer,
NASA Glenn Research Center
Speakers
Cofounder, Humans 2 Venus

Creator, Venus Academy
Researcher, NASA JPL

Terry Rector
Senior Project Leader,
Aerospace Corporation
Curriculum Schedule
The Certificate course provides up to 5 hours per week of live synchronous instruction with 75/25 Lectures/Labs(research). With 10+ guest lecturers and instructors, the Course is designed to fit the schedule of young professionals and full-time students. Cohort builds and launches high altitude balloon during In-person component (optional) of course for 3-7+ days in Washington DC Area in June 2023. Attendance for most lectures and labs is mandatory to receive Certificate.
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Venus Science, History, and Missions
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Venus Atmosphere and Cloud Dynamics
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High Altitude Balloons & Demos on Earth
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APMA: Ellipsoid Models, Calculus, Geometry
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Systems, robots, and aerostats
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IMUs, MAVs, Accelerometers, Formation Flying
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3D Vectors, GPS, Autonomous Navigation for Systems Integration
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Aerodynamics, Reynolds Number, Turbulence, Lift/Drag, Air Flow, inflation/deflation
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TRL Demos - COTS Parts, Deployment & Systems Design
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TTC, CDH, & Algorithms for Operations
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ISRU, SOFC, In Situ Air Production
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Software(MATLAB, COMSOL) to model balloon dynamics/performance
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Propulsion: ABEP, Electric, Nuclear, etc
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Aerohab Design & Expansion
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Project Presentations
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Project Presentations
Enrollment
PreProgram 2023 Timeline
January 26: Open House Webinar
February 15: Apply by
June 12-July 29: VSE311 Program