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Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description Module Aims: To introduce students to the space industry and bring them up to date on the recent developments 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. To illustrate in particular the astronomical applications of space science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply the principles of Mechanics to the problem of space flight. 2. Outline and discuss the influence of the Sun and solar variability on Earth's environment. 3. Identify the procedures adopted by space agencies to plan, build and launch space experiments. 4. Discuss the role of space experiments in the advancement of astrophysical research. 5. Outline the technical characteristics of the astronomical space experiments that have brought about major discoveries in this field. 6. Identify the problems connected with human space flight. 7. Demonstrate research and communication skills | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Indicative SyllabusIntroduction to the space sciences.Space as unique laboratory. Space travel. Earth environment. Interplanetary space. Solar cycle and influence on Earth environment. 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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