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Advanced Certification Programme in Space Technologies

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  • India’s #1 University and
    Research Institute*
  • 6 Months Executive Friendly
    Programme
  • 136 Hours Live Interactive
    Sessions
  • 3 Days Campus Visit
    to IISc

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India's space economy to hit $100 Bn by 20401, backed by high demand for satellite services.

Indian Space Policy 20232

The policy aims to develop a flourishing commercial presence in the sector.

India to 3X its space share globally

The world’s 3.6% of space firms are in India and aims to grow its share to 10% by 2030.

Robust Allied Industry Support

India takes center stage as a pioneering force in machine tools and capital goods.

Skyrocketing Private Space Sector

1903 home-grown space startups, boosting the value chain of the space economy.

Chandrayaan-3 Success

Search for space jobs peaked after the success of Chandrayaan-34.

The Programme offers 3X Advantage

First of its kind

The only in-depth advanced certificate programme that covers a wide range of modules across Space Technology, Satellite and Navigation Systems, Propulsion and Mission design, among many others.

The Power of two

You get to learn directly through live interactive sessions from the esteemed faculty of IISc and distinguished scientists from ISRO and other Industry experts.

Distinctive Pedagogy

136 hours of Industry relevant curriculum covers hands-on experience with satellite data sets, case studies, assignments, mini projects and a visit to IISc Campus.

What will I learn?

You will learn from a dynamic faculty group of ISRO scientists and IISc Professors, all with academic and research credentials from esteemed educational institutions.

  • Basics of the effect of gravity and other effects of space
  • Simulating microgravity
  • Simulating other aspects of space
  • Lab-on-Chip systems
  • Microfluidics and sensors
  • Millifluidics
  • Biological Payloads
  • MANAS as a case study
  • Making a microgravity simulator, habitats for space
  • MARS case study
  • In situ resource utilization (ISRU) for habitats

  • Materials and design for space applications
  • Case study on MANAS prototype
  • Manufacturing technologies (focus on 3D printing)
  • System design and manufacturing
  • Case studies derived from prior NASA and ESA missions

  • Introduction to various thermal management technologies
  • Thermal management of orbiting spacecraft
  • Thermal network analysis

  • Introduction to Navigation: Basic forms of Navigation, Satellite Navigation, Inertial Navigation
  • Introduction to GNSS Systems: Early Navigation Systems, Concept of GNSS Positioning, Modeling the Observations, Positioning Modes, Current GNSS Systems - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, Regional Navigation Systems - QZSS, IRNSS/NavIC, SBAS Systems - WAAS, SDCM, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN GNSS for Science and Society at Large
  • Time and Reference Systems: Dynamics Time, Atomic Time, Sidereal and Universal Time, Earth Rotation, GNSS System Times, Spatial Reference System, Celestial Reference System, Transformation between reference systems
  • Satellite Orbits and Attitude, Signals and Modulation, Clocks, Atmospheric Signal Propagation
  • Positioning and Navigation: Precise Positioning, Differential Positioning GNSS/INS Integration, Land & Mass Applications, Aviation Applications, Ground-based Augmentation Systems, Space Application

  • Remote Sensing Images: Multi-spectral and Hyper-spectral Images (HSI); Image Restoration
  • Image Enhancement: Information Extraction
  • Machine Learning (ML) Techniques: Neural Nets and Deep Learning; Convolution Neural Nets
  • Dimensionality Reduction and Compression Technique of HSI
  • ML applications for hyperspectral image processing

  • Radar Fundamentals
    1. The concept, physics of EM waves interaction with matter, Monostatic and bistatic radars, Pulsed, continuous wave radars
    2. Radar equation
    3. Ambiguities
    4. Noise and Signal-to-Noise ratio
    5. Definition of RCS
    6. RCS of simple targets
    7. Scattering regimes
  • Antennas, propagation, radar applications
    1. Antenna principles and designs
    2. Aperture antennas
    3. Sidelobes, antenna polarisation
    4. Propagation, reflections, refraction, diffraction, scattering
    5. Atmospheric and surface effects, Active and passive phased arrays
    6. Adaptive beamforming, DF and nulling
  • Radar Hardware Case Studies
    1. FMCW Radar using SDR; Principles of passive radar
    2. Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) fundamentals and Introduction to SAR processing
    3. SAR range equation
    4. Scatterometers
    5. SAR techniques and applications
    6. SAR Interferometry

  • Role of Standards
    1. NASA Standards, Military Standards, Automotive Standards, Display Design, Audio Design, Alerts Specification
  • Human Factors
    1. Theories of Perception, Cognition and Motor Action, Concepts of User Modelling, Usability Evaluation
  • Emerging Technology in Cockpit Design
    1. Introduction to AR/VR Technology, Case Studies, Cognitive Load Estimation

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Am I Eligible for this programme?

The programme is ideal for those eager to leverage their engineering expertise or professional experience to explore new avenues in the emerging space sector.

Eligibility

  • Education: B.E/B.Tech in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience

What is My Investment?

Application Fee₹2,000


Programme Fee ₹2,16,000 (18% GST extra as applicable)

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Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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  • Internet Banking

  • Credit/Debit Card

  • UPI Payments

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12 Month 0% Interest Scheme / Interest-Based Schemes

EMI as low as ₹7,222/Month

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