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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

E-mail

: 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:

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

 

Lecturer and student centered Learning

12

Independent learning

Student-Centered Learning (SCL)

14

Self-Learning (Library & Internet)

10

Revision

10

Assessment

  1. Continuous Assessment

03

  1. Final Examination

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%