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Satellite orbit fundamentals

(A multi-media e-course)

This multi-media short e-course, authored by a highly experienced satellite communication professional, presents the  principles of satellite orbits.

The course, of two hours at a convenient pace, is best-suited for the beginner and the new entrant.

 

Product Summary

· Multi-media presentation, replete with animations and audio

· A power point feel

· Includes an assessment

· A cost-effective  distance learning solution at your pace

 

 

Price: £12.99 (1 week access)

 

The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of satellite orbits at a basic engineering level. The topics include:

1. Basic concepts

2. Laws governing satellite motions

3. Common co-ordinate systems

4. Orbital characteristics

· Trajectory

· Period

· Preferred altitudes

· Orbit types

5. Perturbations

· Effects of sun and moon

· Drag

6. An assessment .

 

There are about 35 slides with a power-point feel. A switchable audio commentary is available in majority of the slides. There are numerous animations to illustrate the concepts. Windows Media player and Flash are essential for the animations.

The course can be accessed for 7 days. A confirmation e-mail is sent on receipt of  the payment. Course access details are  e-mailed within 24 hours of a registration.  A course completion certificate is available on request, subject to successful completion of the assessment.

Additional courses are under preparation.

 

View a demonstration Here.

 

Item Number: C-2

This picture demonstrates satellites in two classes of orbit - equatorial and highly elliptical. As the name suggests, an equatorial orbit is  aligned to the earth’s equator. Such orbits are usually circular in shape and the most popular orbit of this class, known as a geostationary orbit, can provide service in regions up to about ±76 deg latitude. Highly elliptical orbits are typically inclined to the equator at 64.3 deg; elliptical in shape, and provide good service at high latitudes and the polar regions.