Theory and Operations of Formation Flying 2024-2025
Theory and Operations of Formation Flying 2024-2025
The course focuses on the dynamics modeling, navigation and control of satellites flying in formations.

Summary of topics:

 IntroductionOrganization of
the CourseExamples of
formationsPast and future
missions  Fo
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LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION
LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION
The Life Support Systems course is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge concerning the challenges inherent in human space flight and the corresponding mitigation strategies.The curriculum begins with an exploration of the history o
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Theory and Operations of Formation Flying
Theory and Operations of Formation Flying
The course focuses on the dynamics modeling, navigation and control of satellites flying in formations.

Summary of topics:

  Introduction Organization of the Course Examples of formations Past and future missions
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Satellites remote sensing: acquisition system and data processing methods
Satellites remote sensing: acquisition system and data processing methods
Cap. 1 - Generalities on the remote sensing and physics principles Introduction, remote sensing system, Properties of the electromagnetic radiations, Source of the electromagnetic radiation, Interaction with matter, remote sensing indica
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Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering for Astronautics
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering for Astronautics
Introductive course on nuclear physics, radiation protection, and nuclear engineering. The course is aimed to describe the nuclear technology useful for Space, such as RTG, nuclear fission reactors for electricity production, and also for propulsion.
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Low Thrust Propulsion
Low Thrust Propulsion
The Course will provide the basics of low thrust engines: applications and classifications for chemical and electrical LTE, esothermic and endotermic engines. Thruster Principles, The Rocket Equation. Specific Impulse.  Thruster Efficiency.
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Hybrid propulsion and New Launch Systems
Hybrid propulsion and New Launch Systems
 Overview and History of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion. Definition of propulsion: static performance of rockets for launch to space missions ; definition of thrust and drag ; equation of motion; Performance of single-stage and multistage rocket. Defi
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