RS41149 – Satellite Technology
Course Outline
Course |
: RS 41149 – Satellite Technology |
Programme |
: BSc in Surveying Sciences – Remote Sensing Specialization |
Department |
: RSGIS |
Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
Contact Hours |
: 50 |
Year |
: IV |
Semester |
: I |
Lecturer |
: Ms. I.A.K.S. Illeperuma |
Room No. |
: FF/10 |
Telephone No. |
: 045-3453019 |
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: kalani@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course introduces students to fundamental aspects of Satellite Technology. Sub systems, orbital parameters, orbits, launch systems and perturbation forces act on satellite will be explained
Contents
Introduction to satellite technology, Satellite Sub Systems, Satellite orbits and trajectories, Perturbation forces, Satellite Launch, Propulsion system and launch vehicles, Satellite mission analysis, Spacecraft Environment, Satellite system engineering
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
1. |
Explain the function of spacecraft subsystems and apply orbital mechanics formulas and tools to calculate orbital parameters |
P01 |
Assignment / Final Exam |
2. |
Describe launch systems and understand their effect on satellite and payload design and performance. |
P01 |
Assignment / Final Exam |
3. |
Explain different type of orbits, and their usage |
P02, P04, P07 |
Assignment/ Presentation / Final Exam |
4. |
Perturbation forces act on satellite. |
P01 |
Assignment / Final Exam |
5 |
Describe applications of satellite |
P02/P07 |
Presentation / Final Exam |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
Directed learning |
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Lecturer and student centered Learning |
12 |
Independent learning |
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Student-Centered Learning (SCL) |
14 |
Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
10 |
Revision |
10 |
Assessment |
|
|
03 |
|
01 |
TOTAL (SLT) |
50 |
Teaching Methodology
Lectures, and individual and group assignments |
References
- Various references will be provided during the course
Grading
Assignments |
50% |
Final Examination |
50% |
Total |
100% |