Near Earth Space
Course: Astronomy
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Near Earth Space
Code
ВК12.1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
mastering methods of experimental research and theoretical consideration of processes that form the state of the near-Earth space, starting from the characteristics of solar short-wave radiation absorbed in the outer layers of the Earth's atmosphere and ending with the Earth's radiation belts. The ability of students to apply knowledge in practical situations to calculate photochemical processes in the Earth's atmosphere, analyze the electrical conductivity of the ionosphere and dynamic processes. Also the ability to learn and master modern knowledge from the course near-Earth space, the ability to search, process and analyze information from various sources, including electronic resources, and the ability of students to abstract thinking, analyze and synthesize material from various disciplines.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know the basic laws of electrodynamics, molecular physics, classical mechanics, general astronomy and methods of astrophysical research. In particular, know the Navier-Stokes equation, continuity equation, ideal gas equation, Maxwell and Boltzmann distributions, Maxwell's equation, the principle of operation of radar systems, etc.
• Be able to apply previous knowledge from courses in electrodynamics, electricity, molecular physics, classical mechanics, general astronomy and methods of astrophysical research
• Have the skills to solve problems from courses in hydrodynamics and electrodynamics.
Work through literary sources
Course content
Within the framework of this course, students study the processes occurring in the near-Earth space. At the same time, a large number of questions are covered, from the processes that form the structure and parameters of the near-Earth environment to the generation of complex current systems, acceleration of charged particles, and dynamics of the atmosphere. The changes in the parameters and dynamics of the Earth's plasma envelope are considered depending on the characteristics of the geomagnetic field and the electromagnetic and corpuscular radiation of the Sun. As a result of the study, the student should know: the structure of different regions of the atmosphere and the main processes occurring there; physical principles that affect the course of these processes; about the relationship between atmospheric parameters and the level of solar and geomagnetic activity. In addition to solving the main types of problems, the student should be able to plan methods for analyzing characteristic parameters in the Earth's atmosphere.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Absent
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Modular test paper РН 1.6, 2.2 (15 points).
2. Modular test paper РН 1.7, 2.12 (15 points).
3. Abstract РН 1.2,2.6 (5, 5).
4. Tasks, oral answers (20 points).
1. final assessment in the form of a test. The maximum score for the test is 40
points.
2. admission conditions for the test: it is mandatory to submit two essays written by oneself with
derivation of all formulas on the topic.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Liudmyla
Volodymyrivna
Kozak
Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Physics
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Faculty of Physics