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On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- describe the interactions of photons of various wavelengths with different detector materials
- differentiate between the requirements of detectors in different wavelength bands
The student should be able to:
- describe and explain the operation of gamma-ray detectors
- build data analysis pipelines to calibrate and characterise the performance of a gamma-ray detector
- assess the suitability of different gamma-ray detectors for space applications
- apply basic radar and signal processing principles to problems in synthetic aperture radar imaging
The student should also be able to:
- explain how and why nanosatellites are used in astronomy & space science
- describe and explain the purpose and basic operation of subsystems in scientific nanosatellites
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Laboratories | 80 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Verbal and/or written feedback post assignment.
Name | Role |
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Dr Deirdre Coffey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Lorraine Hanlon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Conor McGrath | Tutor |