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| SPAT0016-1 | Space mission design, part 1
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| Duration : | 10h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Marc Defise |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Theory: 10 h
This lecture is foreseen for students of the Master in Space Science but also in Aerospace Engineering.
This lecture provides an overview of the different space science missions of the European Space Agency (ESA). It covers the various mission parameters to be taken into account for reaching the scientific objectives. The observing techniques for wavelengths ranging from X to far IR are also briefly exposed. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The aim of this lecture is to provide an overview of the context and the environment in which a scientific investigator has to work when he/she is responsible of a space instrument or a space mission. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Bachelor in science or engineering |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 3 to 4 lectures (total 10 h) during the first semester |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| An electronic copy (pdf) of the slides is provided.
Reference books:
Space Mission Analysis and Design, W.L. Larson & J.R. Wertz, Microcosm & Kluwer Ed.
L'observation en astrophysique, Pierre Lena & Daniel Rouand, CNRS Editions. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| An oral exam is organized in January of May/June. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| This lecture is a prerequisite for SPAT0016-2 |
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Contacts :
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| Enseignant: Jean-Marc Defise
Département AGO
Bât. B5C
Satellites, missions et instruments spatiaux
allée du 6 Août 17
4000 Liège 1
Belgique
Tél: 0492-912.308
email: jm.defise@ulg.ac.be |
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