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Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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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. Orbital Mechanics and the use of various orbits for space flight. 2. Discuss the difficulties and limitations of launching satellites into orbit 3. Planetary atmospheres and their influence on astronomy. 4. The use of satellites and space probes in astronomy and planetary exploration 5. Rocket propulsion and the difficulties in launching, using and recovering satellites. 6. Identify the problems connected with human space flight. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 OrbitsOrbits and satellitesSpace environmentAstronomical windows in the atmosphere. Problems of operating in spaceAstronomical satellitesSpace astronomy in the optical, high energy and microwave regions.Orbital mechanicsTypes of orbits, potential and kinetic energy, transfer orbits.Rocket propulsionTypes of rockets, launch sites and the Space ShuttleSatellite systemsControl, communication and power systems for satellitesManned spaceflightRequirements for manned spaceflight, atmospheric reentry and braking systems. Landing on planets and moons. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 40868, Website, NASA, 0, NASA website, US, https://www.nasa.gov/, 40869, Website, ESA, 0, ESA website, Europe, https://www.esa.int/ESA, 40870, Website, 0, Space website, https://www.space.com/, 40871, Lecture notes, E Cunningham, 0, PS213 lecture notes, DCU, Loop.dcu.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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