Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
INSR-0002
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
SP200
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
64 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Space Operations
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to build upon the principles of orbital mechanics and spacecraft design learned in Space 100. Graduates of this course will be able to clearly articulate how satellites, payloads, and constellations are designed to provide specific capabilities. A thorough exploration of the scientific concepts behind the design of various space-based assets includes the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum in remote sensing, frequency allocation and budgets for satellite communications, and the intricacies of precision navigation and timing (PNT). For their final project, the students will design a payload, spacecraft and its associated systems and sub-systems, and constellation for a specific purpose as well as describe the launch and orbital transfer parameters required to ultimately achieve their design.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss spacecraft design for remote sensing
  • Discuss spacecraft design for communications
  • Discuss spacecraft design for navigation and timing
  • Design spacecraft and orbit to perform specific mission

General Topics:

  • • spacecraft design for remote sensing • spacecraft design for communications • spacecraft design for navigation and timing • spacecraft and orbit to perform specific mission
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies