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Satellite Technology and Communication
Course Description
The course introduces the entire satellite system and all the significant aspects that must be considered when designing or contributing to a space mission.
The fundamentals of satellite communication are covered, including the satellite and its environment, achieving and maintaining the orbit and communication with ground stations: Astrodynamics, Space Environment, Attitude and Orbit Control, Elemetry, Tracking and Command, Power Supply, Thermal Control, Communications, Ground Stations, Reliability & Propulsion.
The course consists of lectures and a group project.
Course period
2 July – 20 July, 2012.
Application deadline
28 March 2012
ECTS credits
7.5 ECTS
Recommended Prerequisites
Ongoing higher education studies in Electronics, Information Technology, Computer Science or a similar field of study.