Space Technology

Űrtechnológia

A tantárgyleírás hatályossága

Hatályosság kezdete:

2026. March 21.

Hatályosság vége:

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Subject name (Hungarian, English)

Űrtechnológia

Space Technology

Subject code

BMEVIHVAC05

Subject type

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Training Level

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Course types and hours (weekly/semester)

Course type	lecture	tutorial	laboratory
hours (weekly)	2	1	0
type (linked/independent)	—	derived course	—

Assessment type

vizsga

Credits

Subject coordinator

DR. Csurgai-Horváth László

position: egyetemi docens

contact: csurgai-horvath.laszlo@vik.bme.hu

Responsible department

Szélessávú Hírközlés és Villamosságtan Tanszék

Faculty

Villamosmérnöki és Informatikai Kar

Subject website

http://www.hvt.bme.hu/~csurgai/SpaceTechnology/

Primary curriculum type

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Direct prerequisites – Strong prerequisite

none

Direct prerequisites – Weak prerequisite

none

Direct prerequisites – Parallel prerequisite

none

Direct prerequisites – Milestone prerequisite

none

Direct prerequisites – Exclusion

none

Objectives

Programme

1. Introduction
2. The space environment: conditions in space
3. Orbits: satellite orbits, theory and practice
4. Propulsion: in-orbit placement and orbital corrections
5. Structure and mechanisms: materials and theis physical properties
6. Power: generation, storage and control
7. Spacecraft thermal control
8. Attitude control: stabilization, orbital maneuvres
9. Communication 1.: radio propagation
10. Communication 2.: satellite communication
11. Antenna and link budget calculations in practice
12. Propagation statistics and modelling with examples
13. Digital circuits for space 1.: component selection, environmental effects
14. Digital circuits for space 2.: onboard computer and data collection
15. Digital design, design considerations for space
16. FPGA in space
17. FPGA design example
18. Onboard communication: serial communication types
19. PC/104 technology and space applications
20. Cubesat/Microsat design examples
21. Case study: a data collection system for small satellite
22. Digital design in the Rosetta Lander project
23. The GPS system
24. Reliability: requirements and calculations
25. Midterm test
26. The Alphasat propagation experiment
27. The Alphasat communication experiment
28. Writing an ESA proposal / Visiting of the Alphasat receiver station in BME

This subject is an overview of engineering, design, construction, testing and operation of electronic systems for space. Nevertheless, this knowledge is well applicable also in design of high reliability terrestrial equipments that are operating under extreme environmental conditions. System concepts of big space structures like satellites and probes and the problems of smaller units are also discussed. The theory and practice of space communications, the design and parts selection for high reliability electronics, the effects of interplanetary space and radiation, the mechanical construction problems and space related analogue and digital electronics are also highlighted. The lectures are extended with practice to deepen the knowledge and resolve practical problems.

Learning outcomes

Ez a tantárgy a KKK rendeletben meghatározott, következő kompetenciák fejlesztését szolgálja:

Knowledge

No learning outcomes recorded.

Skills

No learning outcomes recorded.

Attitudes

No learning outcomes recorded.

Autonomy and responsibility

No learning outcomes recorded.

Oktatási módszertan

Weekly 2 lecture hours and 1 hour practice.

Tanulástámogató anyagok

Online források

Gary D. Gordon, Walter L. Morgan:; Principles of Communications Satellites; Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-471-55796-8; Wilfried Ley, Klaus Wittmann and Willi Hallmann (ed):; Handbook of Space Technology; Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-470-69739-9

Recommended preliminary knowledge for completing the subject

Knowledge type competencies

(azon előzetes ismeretek összessége, amelyek megléte nem kötelező, de a tantárgy eredményes teljesítését nagyban elősegíti)

Electronics Digital Design

Skill type competencies

(azon előzetes képességek és készségek összessége, amelyek megléte nem kötelező, de a tantárgy eredményes teljesítését nagyban elősegíti)

nincs

Recommended (non-compulsory) preliminary competencies

(azon ajánlott (nem kötelező) előzetesen megszerzendő kompetenciák összessége, amelyek jelentősen hozzájárulnak a tantárgy eredményes teljesítéséhez)

Electronics Digital Design

General rules

Requirements: During the term: Obtain the mid-semester mark by writing the mid-semester test achieving at least the mark “sufficient”. In the examination period: Written exam. Additional possibilities: An opportunity of a supplementary mid-semester test is provided in case of an unsuccessful mid-semester test in the term period. During the repeat period one additional supplementary mid-semester test can be written.

Assessment methods

In-term assessments

No detailed assessments provided.

Weight of in-term assessments

No weights provided.

Exam-period assessments

No detailed assessments provided.

Weight of exam elements

No weights provided.

Grade calculation

No grade thresholds provided.

Attendance requirements

No attendance requirements provided.

Rules for retake and resubmission

Not provided.

Short description

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Detailed description

IMSc program: There is no separated course for IMSc education, but additional consultation is ensured for the students. IMSc scores can be gained by solving the IMSc task on the test an during the written examination. Furtheremore an extra homework task is available to acquire additional IMSc scores. IMSc points: According to the credit number of the subject 20 IMSc scores can be gained (15 points during the semester and 5 points on the exam): IMSc task on the test: 5 points Extra IMSc homework: 10 points Exam IMSc task: 5 points During the test and exam IMSc scores can be gained by solving the IMSc task. This task is only evaluated if the result of the base exercises has grade (5). By submitting an extra IMSc homework by the end of the replacement week additional 10 points can be gained. The points are given only if the final result of the student is excellent (5). Getting IMSc scores also ensured for students not attending on the course.

Recommended courses

Electronics 1 BMEVIHIA205 Digital Design 1 BMEVIIIA105

Workload to complete the subject

No workload breakdown provided.

Validity of subject requirements

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Curriculum placement

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