FYBPV0012 Remote space exploration

Institute of physics in Opava
winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Tomáš Gráf, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Tomáš Gráf, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Tomáš Gráf, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava
Timetable
Wed 8:55–10:30 404
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
FYBPV0012/A: Wed 10:35–11:20 404, T. Gráf
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
An overview of the basic characteristics of solar system bodies obtained through successful space exploration, an overview of the technical design (satellite observatory, spacecraft, lander, mobile laboratory, etc.) and a description of common scientific equipment including an analysis of its operation.
Learning outcomes
The student will know: - methods of remote sensing of space - facts about solar system bodies in particular
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical context and overview of important milestones 2. Progress of the space mission for remote sensing 3. Methods of technical design of space remote sensing assets (space observatories, flyby probes, etc.) 4. Scientific instruments and methods used in particular for the exploration of solar system bodies 5. Remote space exploration and specific requirements for astronomical observations near Earth.
Literature
  • NASA: Space-Based Astronomy, https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/58277main_Space.Based.Astronomy.pdf
  • D. A. Kniffen, E. Chipman, N. Gehrels: Frontiers of Space And Ground-Based Astronomy: The Astrophysics of the 21st Century, Publisher: Springer Netherlands, 1994.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Solar_System_probes
Teaching methods
lectures, theoretical training
Assessment methods
elaboration of a seminar paper, final test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023.
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