Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description Module Aims: To introduce students to the space technology and astronomy both ground based and in space. To introduce the basic principles of space science & technology such as:Orbits, data transfer, communications, rocket propulsion, human space flight, history of space technology, stage separations, launch systems, organizations- NASA, ESA. To illustrate in particular the astronomical applications of space science. An introduction to galaxies, cosmology and the evolution of the universe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Ground based astronomy. 2. Space astronomy 3. Orbits and satellites 4. Rocket propulsion and the difficulties in launching, using and recovering satellites. 5. Gravitational & neutrino astronomy 6. Galaxies & cosmology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Ground based astronomyAstronomical windows in the atmosphere. Ground based visible & infrared astronomy Angular resolution of a telescope Radio astronomySpace astronomyHubble & Webb telescopes Astrometry satellites, parallax measurements Detecting exoplanets, Ultraviolet astronomy X-ray & γ ray astronomyOrbits & satellitesCircular & elliptical orbits Gravitational potential energy & escape velocity. Transfer orbits and exploring the solar systemRocket propulsionRocket propulsion, solid & liquid fuel rockets Launch sites and types of orbits Reusable rockets & future developmentsGravitational & neutrino astronomyDetection of gravitational waves Neutrino astronomyGalaxies & CosmologyOur galaxy and other nearby galaxies Galactic clusters and the large-scale structure of the universe Cosmic microwave background Big Bang theory and the evolution of the universe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 43928, Website, NASA, 0, NASA website, US, https://www.nasa.gov/, 43929, Website, ESA, 0, ESA website, Europe, https://www.esa.int/ESA, 43930, Website, 0, Space website, https://www.space.com/, 43931, Lecture notes, E Cunningham, 0, PS213 lecture notes, DCU, Loop.dcu.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||