Postgraduate Certificate in Satellite Engineering & Remote Sensing (PGC-SERS)
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| Component | Details |
|---|
| Mode | Online | Instructor-Led + Recorded Lectures + Hands-on Simulations + Capstone Project |
| Certification | Jointly by AICRA, NADDSO, NIRA |
| Eligibility | Graduate in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics or working professionals in Aerospace, Space Tech, or Remote Sensing |
| Duration | 1Yr/40 Weeks/220hrs |
PROGRAM FEE STRUCTURE
| Program | Fee |
|---|
| Full Course Fee | Rs. 1,55,000 |
| 1st EMI | Rs. 50,000 |
| 2nd EMI | Rs. 35,000 |
| 3rd EMI | Rs. 35,000 |
| 4th EMI | Rs. 35,000 |
Certification Program - Space
- Introduction to Space Missions
- Role of Satellites in Communication, Earth Observation, and Science
- Space Environment and System Constraints
- International Space Agencies & Ecosystem
- Kepler’s Laws, Newtonian Mechanics
- Orbital Elements and Calculations
- Orbital Transfers and Maneuvers
- Types of Satellite Orbits: LEO, MEO, GEO, HEO, SSO
- CubeSats and Small Satellite Configurations
- Launch Vehicles: PSLV, GSLV, Falcon 9, Ariane
- Launch Phases & Trajectories
- Mission Design and Lifecycle
- Risk, Reliability, and Redundancy
- Space Debris and Collision Avoidance
- TT&C Systems (Telemetry, Tracking & Command)
- Satellite Control Centers
- Data Reception and Distribution
- Uplink and Downlink Systems
- Satellite Bus Architecture
- Structure & Configuration
- ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control System)
- Power System Design (Solar Arrays, Batteries)
- Thermal Management Techniques
- Onboard Data Handling and Communications Systems
- Introduction to Remote Sensing Principles
- SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar)
- Optical Sensors (Multispectral, Panchromatic)
- Hyperspectral & Ultraspectral Imaging
- Sensor Calibration & Performance Metrics
- Application Areas: Agriculture, Urban, Forestry, Disaster Management
- Payload Requirement Analysis
- Sensor Mounting & Isolation
- Data Interfaces and Integration
- Thermal & Power Considerations
- Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) Basics
- STK (Systems Tool Kit) for Orbit Simulation
- SNAP / QGIS for Remote Sensing Data Processing
- MATLAB & Simulink for Payload Design
- Introduction to ESA and NASA Toolkits
- Designing a CubeSat mission
- Remote sensing data analysis for land cover classification
- Simulating ground station and satellite communication
- Payload design for an imaging satellite
