| Activity | Course |
|---|---|
| Title | EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE – MISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Objectives | Understanding of orbital dynamics principles with particular attention devoted to the typical orbits of Earth observation missions. Detailed analysis of some missions of particular interest and relevance for environment. The course is intended for students with master's degree in engineering or other scientific degree; It is structured so as to not require pre-existing knowledge in aerospace. |
| Contents | Orbits for remote sensing. Keplerian orbits, orbital perturbations, Ground track of a satellite. periodic orbits, geostationary, multi-sun-synchronous, sun-synchronous. Examples of orbits dedicated to remote sensing missions (Landsat missions, Sentinel, SPOT, etc.) and exercises with orbitsimulation software. Perturbations, orbital maneuvers. Repetitivity, constellations, examples. |
| Language | Italian / English |
| Teacher | Giovanni Laneve |
| Teacher's role | Associate Professor, teacher of Remote Sensing Systems – "La Sapienza" University of Rome |
| Learning tools | Classroom lectures and exercises – final examination |
| Commitment | 15 classroom hours + 5 exercises hours + job project done by student |
| Credits | 6 |