Course: Space technologies

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Course title Space technologies
Course code KEI/KT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Veřtát Ivo, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Linhart Richard, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to space technologies and their usage. 2. Analysis of the conditions under which space technologies are exposed. 3. Limiting the impact of the cosmic environment on technologies and systems. 4. Introduction to the technical solution of basic space technologies. 5. Analysis of the technical solution of selected basic space technologies I. (COM) 6. Analysis of the technical solution of selected basic space technologies II (OBDH, OBC) 7. Analysis of the technical solution of selected basic space technologies III. (EPS) 8. Analysis of the technical solution of selected basic space technologies IV (ADCS, AOCS) 9. Testing of space technologies in ground laboratories. 10. Testing of space technologies using stratospheric balloons and sounding rockets. 11. Invited lecture from space related industry and science I. 12. Invited lecture from space related industry and science II. 13. Seminar work - presentations of students.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory work, Lecture
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 2 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to summarize the basic knowledge of secondary school physics in the field of electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, sound and motion mechanics
explain the principle of basic analog and digital electronic circuits
explain the basic concepts of telecommunication technology
Skills
to use and understand technical literature written in English
implement calculations and simulations in Matlab
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe the conditions of operation of electronic subsystems in space
describe the principles of basic satellite electronic subsystems
explain the process of development and testing of electronic technologies for space
Skills
propose appropriate types of measures to reduce undesirable impacts of space environment
select a suitable solution for satellite subsystems based on their technical specifications and mission requirements
perform an analysis of the technical feasibility of the mission under specified conditions
calculate the energy budget of the satellite power supply
calculate the radio link budget of the satellite communication system
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Laboratory work
Project-based instruction
Students' portfolio
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Laboratory work
Project-based instruction
Students' portfolio
Competences
Self-study of literature
Laboratory work
Project-based instruction
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Skills
Combined exam
Competences
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • European Space Agency. ESA Bulletin.
  • IEEE. Proceedings of the IEEE - Small satellites special issue. 2018.
  • International Academy of Astronautics. Acta astronautica.
  • International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA) and IOP Publishing. Journal of Instrumentation.


Study plans that include the course
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