COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Space Environment
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 302
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Space Environment course is an important part for introduction to space environment, physical and dynamic aspects of space phenomena in space, and their variability, Space Weather concept, its parameters, and modelling studies in space weather; and also understanding the effects of the space environment on the spacecraft, spacecraft operation systems.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to determine the nature and characteristics of space environment where the spacecraft moves..
  • Be able to identify nature and variability of atmosphere
  • Be able to calculate regarded parameters of space by applying radioactivity equilibrium principle.
  • Be able to analyze solar activity effects which cause space environment variations
  • Be able to describe solar and magnetosphere conditions which effect satellites.
Course Description The course contents cover the topics of space, space environment and its fundamentals, neutral environment, plasma environment, Sun and its atmosphere, solar radiation, solar wind, and solar activity, geomagnetic and ionized environment, ionosphere, radio wave propagation and communication.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the Space Environment. Fundamentals, Earth in Space, Ambient Space Environment T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 2
2 Neutral and Plasma Environment T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 2
3 Introduction to Sun, Solar activity, Solar Wind, Solar radiation, Cosmic rays, SEPs T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 3
4 Magnetic environment. Solar-Terrestrial Interaction. Magnetosphere. Magnetospheric variability. Radiation Belts T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 4
5 Ionosphere. ionospheric variability. Radio Wave Propagation and Communication Systems T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 5
6 Solar and Magnetospheric Effects on Neutral and Plasma Environment. Heating, Drag, Geomagnetic Storms, Sub storms T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 7
7 Spacecraft orbits. Low Earth Orbit, Polar Orbits, Geosynchronous Orbits. T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 7
8 Spacecraft and ground systems T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 7
9 Space Weather concept T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 8
10 29 November Midterm 1/Project 1
11 Techniques Observing geospace T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 9
12 Neutral Gas Flow around Spacecraft 20 December Project 2 ________________________________________________ T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 9
13 Effects of neutral environment on spacecraft T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 11
14 Contamination; Erosion by atomic oxygen; Vehicle Glow effect T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub. Ch 12
15 10 January Project 3
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks T. Tascione, 1994, Introduction to Space Environment, Orbit Pub., IS8N:0-89464-044
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
3
60
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
5
80
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
3
6
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
Final Exams
1
2
    Total
148

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.

X
2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.

4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.

X
6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest