Space Technology

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Department of Air Transport

Synopsis:

Universe and its basic characteristics. Fundamentals of astrophysics. Kepler´s laws. Solar system. Earth's and its atmosphere and outer space. Space transport vehicles. Rockets and rocket engines and their structure and operational characteristics. Space crafts and satellites, space flight. Orbital mechanics. Application of space technologies for global navigation and communication. Space exploration and piloted space flights and missions.

Requirements:

none

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Study Objective:

Familiarize with fundamentals of astrophysics and Kepler's laws. Explain the the applications of space technologies for air navigation and communication. Show various constructions of rocket vehicles, rocket engines, spacecrafts and satelites and explain their structure, materials specifics, function and operation characteristics.

Study materials:

Maimi A. K., Agrawal V.: Satellite technology-principles and applications, Wiley 2007, ISBN: 978-0-470-03335-7

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• PL nav.komb.21/22 (compulsory course)
• PL nav.prez.22/23 (pro program PL) (compulsory course)
• PL nav.kombi 22/23 (pro program PL) (compulsory course)
• PL nav.prez.23/24 (pro program PL) (compulsory course)
• PL nav.kombi 23/24 (pro program PL) (compulsory course)