. "Physical Geography"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Planetary geomorphology"@en . . "5.00" . "Our solar system is endowed with a fascinating family of planets and planetary bodies. Some are giant gas planets, like Jupiter, but most are smaller rocky or icy bodies. This group of smaller planets and satellites includes Earth. Intriguingly, the other bodies in this group share many geomorphological characteristics with Earth, pointing to many shared environmental processes: all have a history of planetary bombardment and cratering; some have atmospheres and show evidence of wind-sculpting, e.g.Venus, Mars and Titan; volcanism has been, or is currently, an important surface-producing agent on at least three, Venus, Mars and Jupiter’s satellite Io; Venus is the near-twin of Earth in size and has a dense atmosphere but its evolution has been very different from Earth’s, with crushing surface pressure, searing temperatures and aggressive atmospheric chemistry; several large satellites are shrouded in a mobile crust of ice overlying a global liquid ocean, e.g. Europa, Ganymede and Enceladus; the giant satellite Titan has a dense atmosphere that is chemically very similar to the Earth’s first atmosphere and it shows abundant evidence of a ‘hydrological’ cycle (although not involving water), including the presence of rivers and lakes; Mars, tantalizingly similar to Earth, is distinctly not an identical twin but it is relatively nearby and has been visited by many orbiters and landers that have shown it to be, or have been, very Earth-like at certain places and/or times or in specific process-domains. Given the close, but tantalizingly different, planetary evolution of Earth and Mars, the wealth of data available and the potential Mars offers for learning and research, including learning more about our planet, it will be the primary focus of this module, with an emphasis on the processes and landforms associated with water in all its phases (i.e. ice, liquid and vapour).\n\nCurrently, the best way to understand the geomorphology of another planet, and hence the environmental processes operating at the surface of that planet, is to find analogous landform assemblages here on Earth and to study as many of their genetic factors as possible. Many landforms and geomorphological assemblages on Mars are analogous to morphologies on Earth that formed in volcanic, aeolian, fluvial, lacustrine, marine, periglacial, glaciofluvial and glacial process environments. These include: volcanoes and lava; sand dunes and yardangs; rivers, gullies and river networks; lake basins and shorelines; extensive marine basins, seabeds and shorelines; rock glaciers and glaciers, patterned ground (polygons), sorted periglacial landforms, thermokarst and pingos. The discovery of these landforms on Mars, in high-resolution images of the surface, has led to the conclusion that volcanism, wind, liquid water and ice have collaborated to produce a very Earth-like planetary surface. However, the geomorphology of Mars is showing evidence of one or more recent major changes in Martian climate, possibly including brief periods when water recently became morphologically effective. The likely cause for such a change is orbitally-driven variability in the axial obliquity of Mars. The same process is a major factor behind the repeated cycles of glaciation experienced by Earth over the last 2 Ma. If this can be confirmed, it would have major implications for our understanding of climate and water on Mars and would tell us more about the processes of environmental change on Earth, including the feedbacks between climate forcing, global warming, cryospheric stability and the hydrological cycle. Many tailored field campaigns are active on Earth, with research agendas that are Mars-specific and targeted, for example, at parameterization of key morphologies as proxies for those key processes, i.e. climate change, cryospheric stability and the cycling of water from sources to sinks. Insights from these analogue studies should provide a better understanding of the relationships between landforms, surface materials (including chemistries) and the surface processes of both Mars and Earth. For that reason, this analogue approach to planetary geomorphology will be the focus of this module, both conceptually and methodologically.\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nStudents will be introduced to the major areas of research in planetary geomorphology, the datasets available and the methodologies of planetary geomorphology, all with a special focus on the geomorphology of Mars. From working in and studying for this module students should gain an understanding of the diversity of planetary geomorphology and planetary evolution in our solar system." . . "Blended"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master in Space Science and Technology"@en . . "https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=PROG&MAJR=F060 and https://www.ucd.ie/physics/spacescience/" . "90"^^ . "Presential"@en . "This programme is ideal for graduates of Physics, Engineering and closely related disciplines, who want to transfer their expertise to the fast-growing global space sector. Ireland is a member of the European Space Agency (ESA) and dozens of Irish companies and researchers are involved in major international space missions. UCD is building Ireland’s first satellite, EIRSAT-1.\n\nCourse highlights include a hands-on CubeSat lab, payload development and satellite systems engineering of a high-altitude balloon experiment and participation in an international mission design team project. A 3-month internship provides relevant training for industry or research and can lead to employment. Students have completed internships at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), ESA, NASA-Ames, Cosine, ENBIO, InnaLabs, Skytek, Eblana Photonics and Réaltra.\nProgramme Outcomes:\nDescribe the state-of-the-art of knowledge in space science and technology\nApply acquired knowledge and technical skills in the space industry, or in graduate research\nDraw on a suite of relevant professional and transferable skills\nEngage actively in professional networking within the field \nParticipate constructively in multi-disciplinary, international teams"@en . . . . . . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "None" . "9560.00" . "Euro"@en . "27720.00" . "Mandatory" . "Our MEng Aerospace Engineering degree will equip you with industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles.\n\nGraduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. You'll develop core skills that you'll take with you through your career, such as innovation, teamwork and creativity.\n\nBy the end of the course, you'll be prepared for employment in leading aerospace companies such as Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, MBDA, Boeing and GE Systems.\n\nThere's an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers in the industry, so you'll have strong employability prospects. Past graduates have gone into careers in the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, helicopters and jet engines.\n\nIn your second year, you'll have the chance to specialise through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways, allowing you to follow your career aspirations.\n\nThroughout your course, you'll benefit from a range of professional opportunities. Get an inside track on the industry through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations and work on placements to build up valuable experience and professional skills."@en . "1"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .