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ELEC-E4210 - Introduction to space, Lecture, 13.9.2021-14.12.2021

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Course content and learning outcomes

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    Workload
    • Contact hours: 48h (2x2h / week)
    • Independent work: 87h


    Course content

    • Basics of astronomy and space physics.
    • Building blocks and central properties of the universe and the solar system.
    • Emission mechanisms
    • Coordinate systems.
    • Celestial mechanics & orbits.
    • Observations of astronomical and solar system phenomena.
    • Space technology and missions.
    • Space science and technology research and education at Aalto University.


    Learning outcomes

    • After the course the student has the basic knowledge of astronomy, space physics and space technology that are needed for further studies.
    • The student knows the structure and central physical properties of the universe and the solar system, and the objects contained in them.
    • She/he identifies the basic concepts and tools of astronomy and space physics, and is able to solve simple problems related to them.
    • The student can list what kind of observations can be made of astronomical and solar system phenomena, and what is the motivation behind such efforts.
    • She/he can compute simple orbits of satellites using celestial and orbital mechanics, and can apply various celestial coordinate systems.
    • The student recognises the basic vocabulary used in space science and technology, and how Aalto University is situated in the national and international space research scenes.


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    Anne Lähteenmäki, Esa Kallio, Jaan Praks, Merja Tornikoski and Joni Tammi. Assistants: Irene Björklund & others. Emails firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.


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