NASA - Fundamentals of Cryogenics

Course Objectives
• Introduce the student to basic concepts in cryogenic
systems.
• Introduce the student to basic hardware used in
cryogenic systems and what the function of the
hardware is (i.e. why do you need that).
• Introduce the student to what may be experienced
during testing of cryogenic systems and what types of
measurements and instrumentation may be desired,
needed, or required.
• Introduce the student to various methods of modeling
and analysis of cryogenic systems including
strengths and weaknesses of various tools.