Master's Program
in Satellite Technology
http://www.upm.es/satellite-tech/
Introduction to Satellite-Tech
The Satellite-Tech Master Program of the Technical University of Madrid (TU Madrid), Spain, is an international
Masters Degree designed to develop students into competent and interdisciplinary engineers prepared for future engineering roles in space related industries, government agencies and business management. It has a strong emphasis on both theoretical and applied aspects, including practical hands-on lab sessions held at the most
important space centers and companies involved in the master.
The TU Madrid Satellite-Tech Master comprises a total of 60 ECTS credits divided into three Formative Modules
plus one final Master Project module. It offers a comprehensive and integrated curriculum, conducted in a flexible
manner to accommodate individual students needs.
The TU Madrid Satellite-Tech Master contains the experience and expertise gained during a decade of teaching
graduate studies on satellite communications, remote sensing and satellite navigation at TU Madrid. As a result of this background, our Masters Program has been developed in a multidisciplinary context involving four TU Madrid Faculties and a number of international leading industrial companies located in the region of Madrid,
Spain, that are top centers of space activities. Now as ever, it is our commitment and our goal to offer the best
education in a practical, useful and challenging manner. All participants in the Master will have the occasion to interact with outstanding instructors and experts from both the Academia and the Industry and Space Organizations, learning from their professional experiences and working together in a current real project.
After completion of all courses, students have to develop a Master Project by working in a space related facility
from one of the participating companies or by taking part in a task group conducted by one of the most influential senior managers in the space sector, who has directly led a number of key satellite projects, from the first phase
to the exploitation phase. In this case, students will work together in a satellite mission analysis and will be
involved with the different phases of a typical space project.
Another remarkable issue of the Master Program is its modularity, so students interested in getting an accurate
specialization on a certain subject may choose to attend any of the courses offered in the Master Formative
Modules. Academic credits obtained in this way may later be applied towards the Master degree. On top of that, students who successfully pass the Master Courses and the Master Project will obtain an accredited Masters Degree in Satellite Technology awarded by the Technical University of Madrid.
Characteristics of the Masters Program
Well suited for graduate students working in space related fields All phases of space missions and all services provided are covered
Every element in a space system architecture is deeply studied thanks to specialized experts With the participation of the main companies and institutions working in the space sector Structured in a modular manner to facilitate the specialization in a subject and to let the possibility of accumulating credits
Classes scheduled during evenings to combine study with other business activities A remarkable on-the-ground, hands-on experience is included with practical sessions in the facilities of the main space companies
Master Project carried out at one of the space companies or involved in a task group under the supervision of a senior manager
About TU Madrid
The TU Madrid is located in the city of Madrid, the capital of Spain and the political and financial center of the
country. It is a modern metropolis with a vibrant economic and cultural life, and the prime European hub to Latin America. The region of Madrid receives two thirds of all foreign investment coming into Spain, and it is also
the source of two thirds of Spanish investment going abroad.
Thanks to those figures, TU Madrid ranks first among Spanish universities in Europe R&D funding, having around
15% of the total number of European Union funded projects such as FP (Framework Program), EUREKA and ESA held in Spain.
There are four Schools involved in the organization and running of the Satellite Tech Masters Program, all
belonging to the Technical University of Madrid: EUIT de Telecomunicación, ETSI Aeronáuticos, ETSI Topografía, Geodesia y Cartografía and Facultad de Informática. They all will have an active participation in the Master through their own Professors and Lectures. More information about TU Madrid at: http://www.upm.es/
Masters Program Structure
First Term Fundamental Courses Courses to match the level of the students, introducing fundamentals in aeronautics, telecommunications and management Second Term Advanced Courses Courses for upgrading skills as well as for
catching up with the modern technical knowledge related to space technology Third Term Specialized Courses Courses which are aimed at those who wish
to obtain a specialization in some specific field of space technology
Forth Term Master Project It consists on a real-world work project carried out by applying a project based learning methodology
Masters Program Structure
Courses included in the TU Madrid Satellite-Tech Master can be took by following two different modes:
the Master Mode and the Continuous Education Mode. The Master Mode requires to pass, at least,
12 ECTS credits of the Fundamental Courses Module, 20 ECTS credits of the Advanced Courses Module, 16 ECTS credits of the Specialized Courses Module, and to do a Final Master Project equivalent to 12 ECTS credits.
Continuous Education Mode is designed, instead, as an educative upgrading option for students who
have an interest on a particular space-related topic. In this case, students can be enrolled in courses of interest to them if there are available places.
Fundamental Courses will take 36 hours each one, including next activities:
Lectures: 24 hours (6 days)
Hands-on activities or cases of study: 12 hours (3 days)
Advanced Courses will take 48 hours each one, including next activities:
Lectures: 24 hours (6 days)
Lab activities: 16 to 24 hours (4 to 6 days)
Hands-on activities: the rest up to 48 hours (0 to 2 days)
Specialized Courses will take 48 hours each one, including next activities:
Lectures: 24 hours (6 days)
Lab activities: 12 to 24 hours (3 to 6 days)
OMAC Orbital Mechanics 4 ECTS
Topics related to Astrodynamics, with focus on trajectories, perturbations, determination, maneuvers and other matters related
SSAC Space Segment 4 ECTS
It comprises those subsystems on board the space vehicle and the payload included, depending on the mission
GSAC Ground Segment 4 ECTS
It is related to the means and resources to manage and control the mission and to receive and process the data
SLAC Space Link 4 ECTS
It involves link budget analysis, multiple access techniques, data processing, multibeam systems and others topics related
SPAC Space Project Management 4 ECTS
Course intended for all those interested in the operational and management aspects of space projects
Advanced Courses (AC)
Advanced Courses comprise five compulsory subjects, with 4 ECTS credits each, which are given during the second
term of the Master. They are related to key elements of space systems, covering the space and ground segments and
including a specific treatment of the communication channel in between. Two subjects on orbitalmechanics and space projectmanagement complete this part.
Fundamental Courses (FC)
This part of the Masters Program comprises 12 ECTS, which are given during the first term. It consists of four courses,
introducing fundamentals on telecommunications, aeronautics and management, selected among five offered. They
are planned to match the level of students learning and contribute to better understand advanced and specialized courses that come afterwards.
CSFC Communication Systems 3 ECTS
Topics related to signals and spectra, coding and modulation, basic link engineering and electromagnetic spectrum are included
SPFC Signal Processing 3 ECTS
This course involves digital signal processing applied to navigation receivers as well as radar and image processing
ICFC Instrumentation & Control 3 ECTS
This course introduces field instrumentation and aerospace sensors and how they are modeled and calibrated
SSFC Space Science & Engineering 3 ECTS
This course describes most all of the various scientific topics that are concerned with the study of the space environment
SBFC Space Business Management 3 ECTS
Topics related with economics and business
management of space industry, including the operation of services related
Specialized Courses (SC)
Specialized Courses comprises four subjects with 4 ECTS each one, selected among five offered, which are given
during the third term. These courses are aimed at those who wish to gain an understanding in key markets of space
engineering. Systems involved and services developed by means of those are studied. A course on satellite operations
has also been included.
SNSC Satellite Navigation 4 ECTS
Course focused on satellite navigation systems and services provided, with special emphasis on GALILEO
RSSC Remote Sensing 4 ECTS
Course focused on satellite remote sensing and services provides, with special emphasis on GMES
SMSC Scientific Missions 4 ECTS
Course focused on space scientific missions and the technology involved, with special emphasis on instrumentation
SOSC Satellite Operations 4 ECTS
This course is involved with the activities related to space mission operations, including every space segment subsystem
SCSC Satellite Communications 4 ECTS
Course focused on satellite communication systems and services provided, with special emphasis on broadband communications
Master Project (MP)
When possible, it will consist on a work period at a participating company to carry out a real project. This activity
will be done under the supervision of a senior engineer in the facilities of the company. The topic for this project will
be decided by agreement between the student, the supervisor in the participating company and the students tutor.
Masters Tuition Fees and Charges
The TU Madrid Satellite-Tech Master offers the best price to quality ratio in Postgraduate Studies on Space Technology. Registration for individual courses in the Continuous Education Mode will be opened, depending on availability after Masters enrollment process.
Admission
A first registration period for the 2010 TU Madrid Satellite-Tech master edition, either to the Master Mode or to the Continuous Education Mode will be opened from December 1 to December 30, 2009. A second registration period will be opened from July 1 to July 30, 2010, only for students enrolling to the Continuous Education Mode. Any case, a 24 hours-7 days a week pre-registration application form is available at the Satellite-Tech Master's webpage for your convenience.
Number of places available is limited to 24 for all Master courses. Candidates should have a graduate degree in a field related to the Masters program. The Master Academic Committee reserves the right to admission.
2010 Masters Calendar
The 2010 TU Madrid Satellite-Tech Master edition will start with a Welcome Meeting by the second week of January 2010. Fundamental Courses will start on January 18, 2010, Advanced Courses will start on April 12, 2010, and Specialized Courses will start on September 13, 2010. The Master Project might be done by groups or by an individual during 2010 or 2011.
Every Master Course will be scheduled one day a week. All classes will take place in the evening, from 5 pm to 9 pm, Mondays to Thursdays, and 4 pm to 8 pm, on Fridays. Classes will be located at the TU Madrid University City Campus and at the TU Madrid South Campus, as well as at some international centers of space activity in Madrid area.
Fundamental Courses Advanced Courses Specialized Courses
First Term Second Term Third Term
Master Project JAN 18 2010 APR 122010 SEP 132010 JUL 1 2010 Reg. Period Reg. Period DEC 1 2009
One Time Payment: 8.000 , total fee Charged on December registration period Payment in 2-Installments: 4.100 , each one Charged on December and July registration period
Master Mode
250 per ECTS Charged on December or July
registration period
Continuous Education Mode
Academic Coordinators (First Term)
CSFC - Communication Systems
Mr. Francisco J. Arqués Orobón. Professor, TU Madrid
ICFC - Instrumentation & Control
Dr. Mariano Ruiz González. Professor, TU Madrid
SSFC - Space Science & Engineering
Dr. Gustavo Alonso Rodrigo. Professor, TU Madrid
SPFC - Signal Processing
Dr. Pedro Gómez Vilda. Professor, TU Madrid
SBFC - Space Business Management
Ms. Miriam Catalán de Domingo. Telecom Engineer, Thales Alenia Space
Mr. José Antonio Guerra Expósito. Telecom Engineer, 21Net
Academic Coordinators (Second Term)
OMAC - Orbital Mechanics
Mr. Miguel Ángel Serrano Ortega. Aeronautic Engineer, HISDESAT
Dr. Manuel Pérez Cortés. Ph. D. in Aeronautical Engineering, GMV
GSAC - Ground Segment
Ms. M. de la Palma García Hernández. Telecom Engineer, Indra Espacio
SSAC - Space Segment
Dr. Isabel Pérez Grande. Professor, TU Madrid
SLAC - Space Link
Dr. Rafael Herradón Díez. Professor, TU Madrid
SPAC - Space Project Management
Mr. Álvaro Urech Baqué. M. Sc. Physics, INECO
Academic Coordinators (THIRD Term)
SCSC - Satellite Communications
Mr. Pedro Pintó Marín. Telecom Engineer, HISPASAT
RSSC - Remote Sensing
Ms. Mónica López López. Agronomic Engineer, CDTI
SOSC - Satellite Operations
Mr. Miguel Ángel Serrano Ortega. Aeronautic Engineer, HISDESAT
SNSC - Satellite Navigation
Dr. Abelardo Bethencourt. Professor, TU Madrid
SMSC - Scientific Missions
Dr. Ana Laverón Simavilla. Professor, TU Madrid
Director
Dr. Antonio Pérez Yuste Professor, TU Madrid
Secretary
Mr. Pedro Pintó Marín Telecom Engineer, HISPASAT
Academic Manager
Dr. Florentino Jiménez Muñoz Professor, TU Madrid
Masters Directive Staff
Academic Committee
There is an Academic Coordinator responsible for each fundamental, advanced and specialized course.
They have developed the study plan and have selected the lecturers and instructors involved. An Academic Manager has also been designated to organize the Master administrative activities. All Masters students will
have an academic supervisor from one of the organizing faculties or participating companies.
Masters Faculty
The TU Madrid Satellite-Tech Master has a remarkable faculty, which is composed of outstanding instructors,
researchers, experts and professors, from both the Academia and the Industry and Space Organizations. They all use advanced training techniques and innovative educational methods to get the best learning for their students.
Cases of Study will be explained by space specialists who are enrolled in the development of present space
systems and services. Lab Activities will be carried out in both TU Madrid laboratories and space industry facilities
Participating Companies
Sponsoring Companies
Thales Alenia Space, Indra Espacio, Hisdesat, GMV, SENER, INSA,
EADS Casa Espacio, HISPASAT
Collaborating Companies
Rhode & Schwarz, Centum
Affiliated Institutions
CDTI, INTA
Contact Information Satellite-Tech Program Office Departamento IAC, EUITT Campus Sur, UPM
Ctra. Valencia, Km. 7 · 28031 Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 91 336 7791 / Fax: +34 91 336 7784 e-mail: [email protected]
Registration:
