Space Technologies - Basic Course

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Department of Air Transport

Synopsis:

The status and role of ESA in Europe. Czech's membership in the ESA. satellite systems and subsystems, technology, management development works on space projects, integration of satellite components, testing the final product, launching to the spacecraft, controlling missions, specific aspects of human spaceflight, space exploration and Earth observation projects.

Requirements:

physics - general high school knowledge - newton's laws, keppler's laws, basics in aerodynamics, natural science - knowledge about the Earth, magnetism, atmosphere

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Study Objective:

To familiarize students with managing the development and manufacture of aerospace components and technologies. To teach students the practical habits of integration and consolidation of previously acquired knowledge and their application in such a multidisciplinary field as this space field definitely is.

Study materials:

Kadish, J. E.; East, W. R. T.: Satellite communications fundamentals, Artech House, Boston, 2000

Wertz, J. R.; Larson, W. J.: Space mission analysis and design, Microcosm, Pennsylvania, 1999

Fortscue, W.; Stark, J.; Swinerd, G.: Spacecraft systems engineering, John Wiley and Sons, 2003

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Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• PL nav.prez. 11/12 (compulsory course)