PhD program
Space Engineering and Technologies

Space Engineering and Technologies

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1.ON1 analyze the scientific data obtained on the basis of the conducted experiments, observations, remote sensing to identify and interpret patterns and trends in data sets using modern computer technologies;
2.ON2 design communication systems for spacecraft with various missions, applying system knowledge of digital radio communication and broadcasting technologies;
3. ON3 develop space missions and stages of designing space systems, taking into account the components used, expected risks, and possible failures, applying project management techniques and modern software products;
4. ON4 improve the developed automated ground-based control complexes to optimize the exchange of information between the ground-based complex and the spacecraft;
5. ON5 develop algorithms for the synthesis of nonlinear controls of space systems based on modern control methods;
6. ON6 synthesize the necessary algorithms and software for designing global positioning systems;
7. ON7 calculate and determine the main parameters of the spacecraft flight control systems based on classical and modern techniques and methods for their practical implementation;
8. ON8 systematize and interpret the results of remote sensing data processing using the ENVI software and integrate them with GIS data;
9. ON9 design modern systems of orientation of the spacecraft, develop various modes of the spacecraft stabilization system, solve issues of improving the accuracy and dynamics of orientation systems and stabilization of spacecraft;
10. ON10 evaluate the methodological approaches in the field of space technology, to carry out their critical analysis and creative synthesis, propose new hypotheses and research methods;
11. ON11 develop educational materials for conducting classes and extracurricular work in the disciplines of undergraduate and graduate studies in higher education organizations using modern educational technologies and teaching methods;
12. ON12 be ready for correct and tolerant interaction in society, for social interaction and cooperation for solving problems of science.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Space Engineering and Technologies
Speciality Code
8D07111
Faculty
Mechanics and Mathematics

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose is to develop PhD doctoral students' respective professional competencies aimed at developing the willingness and ability of scientific and pedagogical personnel to implement their own research projects, programs, and presenting their results in writing in accordance with the legislative norms of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international academic community, the ability to show publication activity in national and foreign language.

Methods of Processing and Analysis of Satellite Data in Applied Problems
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: mastering modern methods of processing and analyzing satellite data for their application in various applied and scientific fields. PhD students will be able to process satellite data using modern methods and tools, analyze results and extract valuable information, apply satellite data to solve problems in various fields, and develop and conduct high-quality scientific research based on satellite data.

Mission development and spacecraft design
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to generate knowledge on the development and execution of space missions. To develop systematic skills in solving problems of the space industry of Kazakhstan and developing scientific projects; provide knowledge about international space missions and the use of new space systems; develop the ability to analyze promising technologies in the space industry and develop program projects for spacecraft for various purposes.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline: the formation of the ability to determine the method (analytical, experimental, numerical) of scientific research in accordance with the task; analyze, interpret scientific data, work with databases; process the data obtained in simulations, experiments, observations, use visualization methods and statistical data analysis. Contents: methods of scientific research, methods of processing and analysis of data, methods of processing empirical information, stages of data analysis, interpretation of the data obtained.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Global positioning systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop PhD students’ knowledge of modern methods and means of global object positioning systems, including spacecraft. PhD students will study algorithms and tools of modern global navigation systems, modern satellite positioning technologies; will learn to develop the necessary algorithms and software for global positioning tasks; design individual components of satellite positioning systems; carry out verification of developed satellite positioning programs.

Ground-based automated control systems of the spacecraft
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: mastery of the skills to control the ground segments of space systems and the development of ground-based spacecraft control systems. Includes designing an automated complex, calculating the radio link budget, selecting equipment and software, modeling channel communication, working with signals and using SDR technologies. PhD students will learn to develop power supply systems, simulate flights and ensure information exchange with spacecraft.

Nonlinear Control System Design
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: developing skills in the analysis and design of nonlinear control systems. The following will be studied: linear and nonlinear systems, feedbacks, equations of dynamic objects and their linearization, analysis of controllability, observability and stability of systems, methods of modal synthesis of control systems and LQR optimization. Application of computer simulation environments for the analysis of linear and nonlinear control systems.

Perspective satellite communication systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to familiarize PhD students with modern inertial and satellite communication and navigation systems, the principles of their work, the formation of knowledge in the field of digital technologies of radio communication and broadcasting, navigation of mobile objects, including space vehicles, the acquisition of skills in the design and calculation of digital radiocommunication systems and navigation, preparation of PhD students for independent scientific and practical activities in the subject area.

Satellite data processing using the software ENVI
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: ENVI software (ENvironment for Visualizing Images) for visualization and processing of remote sensing data (Earth remote sensing), which includes a set of tools for conducting a full cycle of data processing from orthotransformation and spatial reference of the image to obtain the necessary information and its integration with GIS data. As a result of studying the discipline, the PhD students will be able to: - demonstrate knowledge of the functions of the correction of geometric and radiometric distortions of known satellite systems; - solve the problems of remote sensing of the Earth using the modern software package ENVI; - solve problems using the ENVI package; - apply a wide range of tools for spectral image analysis; - carry out the synthesis and transformations in the systems of color coordinates (HSV, RGB); - calculate the vegetation index. When studying the discipline, the following issues will be considered: - cartographic projections, projection of raster data; - orthorectification of images, creating a file with RPC coefficients; - calibration by radiation from the sensor; - spectral data analysis, spectral libraries, spectral profiles; - generalization, conversion of classification results into a vector view; - import of radar files, view Header files of radar data, data display.

Spacecraft Flight Control
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the PhD students with knowledge of the theoretical and practical basics of building flight control systems for spacecraft of various purposes, familiarization with the main tasks of control systems, training in the formulation and solving problems of synthesis of spacecraft control systems based on classical and modern techniques and methods for their practical implementation, preparation of PhD students for independent scientific and practical activities in the subject area.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years