Space Environment, Data, Visualisation and Application
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 12 Hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide you with an introduction and overview of the principles & concepts related to the use of satellites and data produced and an overview of the operational risk inherent for Earth's orbital environment.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate comprehension of theoretical concepts of both modules chosen
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the practical applications of the theoretical concepts outlined in chosen modules
3. Describe current practices for space operations outlined in modules
4. Appraise current practices for space operations and provide solutions for real-world issues for chosen modules
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.5 | 12 | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Online Discussion | Individual | 10-20% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Online Quiz | Individual | 20-40% | 1,2,3 |
| Report | Individual | 40-60% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
This unit provides an introduction and overview of Satellite applications used for Global Positioning Systems, Graphical Information Systems, Remote observation and communications. Topics covered in this unit include methods for production and use of satellite data, socio-economic aspects of space applications, risk issues related to Space Debris, situational awareness and the space environment.
Students must complete 2 modules from the list offered by the Faculty, each module is delivered over 6 weeks. The modules currently offered are below; -Introduction to Satellite Applications -Big Data and Visualisation -Space Debris and Situational Awareness
Students must complete 2 modules from the list offered by the Faculty, each module is delivered over 6 weeks. The modules currently offered are below; -Introduction to Satellite Applications -Big Data and Visualisation -Space Debris and Situational Awareness
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.