Advanced engineering in astronomy 1100-AEA
The purpose of this monographic lecture is to provide introduction about novel techniques, methods, instruments which are used in astronomy.
Course learning objectives:
1. Introduction to space engineering;
2. Space optics and optical coatings;
3. Ground-based telescopes and observations;
4. Atmospheric turbulence challenges and adaptive optics;
5. Different types of satellites, other space instruments and observations from space;
6. Different types of Interferometric instruments;
7. Different types of Spectroscopic instruments;
8. Astrometric instruments;
9. Space Fiber optics and photonics;
10. Different types of sensors;
11. Radio astronomy instruments;
12. Chemistry in space engineering;
13. Astrobiology and its challenges;
14. Avionics and astronautics.
This lecture will be concentrated to basic concept of space and astronomical engineering and it will give brief understanding in how various instruments are formed, their working principle, challenges, not to mention various novel aspects of optics, biology, chemistry will be provided.
The lecture does not require full knowledge in these fields, however, basic understandment of various astronomical, physical, chemical and biological phenomena is needed.
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
chemistry
physics
astronomy
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Capacity to learn about different branches of space engineering;
Capacity to describe the working principles of different instruments applied in astronomy;
Capacity to analyse, integrate knowledge to various physical, chemical, astronomical and biological phenomenon that are used in space engineering;
Capacity to design a real-based model of an objective (instrument, sensor, mission, etc.) which can be applied for special astronomical purpose.
Assessment criteria
Final presentation of designed real-based model of an objective (instrument, sensor, mission, etc.).
Bibliography
PIEGARI, Angela; FLORY, François (ed.). Optical thin films and coatings: From materials to applications. Woodhead Publishing, 2018.
HARDY, John W. Adaptive optics for astronomical telescopes. Oxford University Press on Demand, 1998.
DAVIES, Mark, et al. The standard handbook for aeronautical and astronautical engineers. McGraw-Hill, 2003.
GILMOUR, Iain; SEPHTON, Mark A. An introduction to astrobiology. 2004.
SHAW, Andrew M. Astrochemistry: From astronomy to astrobiology. John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
MONNIER, John D. Optical interferometry in astronomy. Reports on Progress in Physics, 2003, 66.5: 789.
Additional information
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