Space Technology
Course Details
The Aim of the Course
The Benefits of this Training Course
Who Should Study on this Course?
Course Content
Course Length
Number of Students per Course
This course will familiarise students with current military applications of space systems and policy. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to analyse and evaluate the capabilities of commercial communication and imaging satellites. In addition, establish the parameters for vehicle launch and recovery, understand ballistic missile defence and evaluate the threat from space systems.
Completing this course will provide students with the necessary skills in order to critically assess current and proposed space systems. The course will equipd graduates with a broad understanding of the underlying space technologies.
This course is designed for students who are required to understand the principles of space systems and potential threats. The course is suitable for all levels of background within this domain; from ab-initio to seasoned operator. The course contains both foundation and advanced academic material.
- Module 1: The Intelligence Cycle – Space-based Collection Assets
- Module 2: The Space Operations Centre – Mission Planning
- Module 3: Current and future space doctrine
- Module 4: Principles of orbital dynamics
- Module 5: The space environment
- Module 6: Space vehicle propulsion
- Module 7: Satellite communication systems and satellite imagery
- Module 6: Space-based navigation (GPS) and timing signals – NAVWAR
- Module 7: EM Hardening against solar activity and EMP
- Module 8: Distributed Satellite Systems (DSS)
- Module 9: Ballistic missile operations
- Module 10: Requirement and capability to track objects in space
5 Days
Up to 25
Images courtesy of the US Department of Defense.
The appearance of US Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endoresement.
At a Glance
Domain Area: Advanced Technology Analysis
Course Title: Space Technology
Course Duration: 5 Days
Student Numbers: Up to 25
In This Section
- ISR/ISTAR Technology
- Space Technology
- Missile Defence
- Radar Systems
- Electro-optical Systems
- Telecommunications, Datalinks and Electronic Warfare Applications
- Weapons Systems Evaluation
- Radar Signal Processing
- Trials Design, Operation, Evaluation and Reporting
- Maths and Technology for Defence
- Statistics
- Advanced Mathematics: Mathematical Modelling for Defence System Analysis
- Advanced Mathematics: Decision Science
Need Help?
Our team are here to help. If you have any questions, no matter how big or small, please get in touch.
+44 (0)1522 688231
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)