In connection with Aarhus University’s first Cubesat, Delphini-1, we would like to invite you to be part of the 2nd workshop which will cover satellite operations, satellite and payload software and designing a research project that can be carried out with Delphini-1. With this workshop we will give 25 students from the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Engineering and Geosciences the opportunity to be part of the Delphini-1 operation team. We expect to start the workshop around week 41 to 43. The requirements are basic programming skills (basic Linux and C knowledge are beneficial but no longer required).
Please make sure to send in you application well on time! We accept no late-comers!
We know that this call comes out when most of you already are enrolled in other courses. Don't despair. You have the possibility to change courses according to new AU regulations. You will need to ask for help at the Science and Technology Study Service, though.
This workshop is announced as a course and you can earn 5 ECTS points, but if you like you can also join for fun.
This workshop is announced as a course and you can earn 5 ECTS points, but if you like you can also join for fun.
The Application
We will need the following information from you:
# Name
# Student number
# How far are you in your studies: 3rd year Bachelor's/Master's/PhD
# Study line
# List of university level courses and grades up to now
# Short CV
Please write a letter of motivation, max. 1 page elaborating a bit on all the following questions and use between 3-5 sentences for each:
# Why do you want to participate in the AU project?
# Please indicate which part of the project you are more interested in.
# How are you going to use the knowledge you obtain during this project?
# How do you courses link to this project?
# Describe the project you are most proud of in connection to your studies and mention the 2
courses most relevant for Delphini-1.
# If you could decide what type of research (science or engineering) project we should do with
Delphini-1, what would it be? (You may want to have a look the satellite and payload description
that we link to from the Delphini-1 webpage).
NOTE: You will not automatically receive a confirmation e-mail to your application. You may contact Victoria Antoci if you are in doubt: antoci(at)phys.au.dk
You apply for participation in a workshop to start in week 43 most likely
In this course will cover satellite operations, satellite and payload software and you will designing a research project that can be carried out with Delphini-1.
You can find the course description here:
The following criteria apply:
1) You have to be enrolled as a 3rd year bachelor student or higher at Aarhus University with the Department of Physics and Astronomy, The Department of Engineering or the Department of Geoscience.
2) You have to be fluent in English, as all courses, workshops and communication will be in English. We invite all qualified students to apply.
We attempt to have a balanced number of students from all three departments. Our selection criteria will be the following:
# Motivation
# Background
# Programming skills
The launch from the ISS is expected to be between April and June 2018 with a mission lifetime between 4 and 6 months. We expect the participants of workshop 2 to be part of the mission and operate the satellite from the control room we will prepare at AU, however this is not a strict requirement.
We envision that the AUSAT program will provide ample possibilities for Bachelor's and Master's theses and other students' projects.
If you have any questions concerning the application do not hesitate to contact Victoria Antoci well before the deadline.
