Explore the fascinating world of satellite engineering in this comprehensive 41-minute lecture by Dr Stuart Eves, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and British Interplanetary Society. Learn about satellite structure, power generation and storage, attitude control, temperature regulation, orbit determination, communication systems, and radiation protection. Discover the process of building, operating, and disposing of satellites, including their various applications and the impact of mega-constellations like Starlink. Gain insights into how satellites interact with astronomy and how to spot them in the night sky. Delve into topics such as nuclear power in space, disaster monitoring satellites, and the future of satellite inspection and servicing.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Working In Space
Ri The Satellite Structure Must Survive Launch
Generating Power
Nuclear Power
Storing Power
Working Out A Satellite's "Attitude"
Controlling A Satellite's Attitude
Temperature Control
Orbit Determination
Changing A Satellite's Orbit
On-Board Computer (OBC)
Coping With Radiation
Disaster Monitoring Satellite
End Of Life Disposal
Ri Satellite Inspection and Servicing
Twilight Conditions
Taught by
The Royal Institution
