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AERO5700: Space Engineering (Advanced)
2025 unit information
Estimation techniques are applied to a wide range of aerospace systems. In this subject optimal estimation techniques will be presented as a collection of algorithms and their implementation.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(AERO3760 and AERO4701) or AERO9760 or equivalent study at another institution |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. recognise and appreciate the coupling between the different elements within an estimation task, such as satellite remote sensing, from a systems-theoretic perspective
- LO2. use this system knowledge and basic design principles to design and test a solution to a given task, with a focus on aerospace applications (such as satellite remote sensing)
- LO3. apply learned techniques in various areas to solving a wide range of different problems in engineering
- LO4. conduct literature searches in studying past solutions to example problems, and draw upon this knowledge during the design process
- LO5. communicate findings and design via verbal presentation and/or written reports
- LO6. demonstrate project management skills to undertake the defined project activities
- LO7. critically reflect on professional context issues in undertaking well-defined individual responsibilities and achievements.
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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