Space Environment, Data, Visualisation and Applications
Hawthorn
Overview
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.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-August-2026
01-November-2026
01-November-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-August-2026
Census date
01-September-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
22-September-2026
Results released date
08-December-2026
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of theoretical concepts and practical applications related to the use of satellites and the data they produce.
- Analyse the operational risk inherent in Earth's orbital environment
- Describe current practices for space operations specific to observation with satellites.
- Appraise current practices for space operations and provide solutions for real-world issues.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Learning activities | 4.00 | 12 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
| 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:
- Images of Earth
- Space Data Concepts
- Satellite Applications
- Earth Observation Applications
- Space Data Repositories
- Earth Observation Analysis
- Earth Observation Analysis in Practice A (Practical Session)
- Earth Observation Analysis in Practice B (Practical Session)
- Earth Observation Advanced Concepts
- Space Situational Awareness
- Space Debris
- Future Directions
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.