Module Title |
Space Science and Technology
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Module Code |
PS213
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
- To introduce students to the space industry and bring them up to date on the recent developements in space and space technology
- To demonstrate how space technology applies to everyday life (eg satellite tv, mobile communication, gps systems etc..)
- 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, NASDA.To illustrate in particular the astronomical applications of space science.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
- a fundamental understanding of the basic concepts of space technology
- an ability to express in words and mathematical terms the fundamentals of orbits and satellite motion
- a detailed understanding of the physics involved in rocket propulsion
- to gain an interest in the space industry itself and an awareness of the opportunities in such.
- to gain an appreciation of the cutting edge of the space science industry
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
18
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Tutorials |
18
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:¿Introduction to the space sciences¿Space as unique laboratory¿Space travel¿Earth environment¿Interplanetary space¿Gravitation and mechanics.¿Orbital mechanics: motions of planets and satellites, launch of a space vehicle, orbits and orbit perturbations, orbit maneuvers, launch windows, orbit maintenance, escape velocity, interplanetary travel¿Mission inception, spacecraft classification¿Rocket propulsion, on-board systems, communications and Deep Space Network¿Future mission and associated new technologies¿Astronomy in space: examples of space missions at various wavelengths
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes
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