PH3052: Physics of Space and Airborne Sensor Systems - NPS Online
Physics of Space and Airborne Sensor Systems
Course #PH3052
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
This inter-disciplinary course explores the physical principles underlying the sensor systems needed for satellites and tactical aircraft, as well as limitations imposed by the atmosphere and operating environment on these systems and their communication links. Topics include: satellite orbits, the satellite environment, ionospheric interactions and atmospheric propagation, phased array and pulsed compressed radars, imaging synthetic aperture and inverse synthetic aperture radars, noise resources, thermal radiation, principles of semiconductor devices, optical and infrared imaging detector systems, and their resolution limitations and bandwidth requirements.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 273
Prerequisites
- Basic physics class. Must be familiar with the concepts of energy and wave motion.

Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
Academic Calendar
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09 Oct 2023
Columbus Day (holiday)
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24 Oct 2023
Shift day: treat as Friday class schedule
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10 Nov 2023
Veteran's Day (holiday)
See NPS Academic Calendar for more dates.