FYS4660 ¨C 4DSpace Workshop in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions

Course content

The course is carried out in international collaboration with the Kobe University and Kyoto University, Japan. The thematic focus are space plasmadata analysis based on spacecraft in-situ data and numerical simulations of spacecraft-plasma interactions.

During the course, the student learns the basics of data processing from space borne platforms, ionospheric research by means of spacecrafts and satellites, particle-in-cell simulations, operating large codes on supercomputing facilities and working with the data.

The course is given in a form of three intensive one-week long workshops/schools in March, June and September carried out in international student groups with a home assignment between the workshops in June and September.

The course has an overlap of 5 ECTS with FYS3665 ¨C Project in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions and FYS4665 ¨C Project in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions, which does not include international mobility.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, you will

• know how to work with time-series obtained by sounding rockets and spacecraft, including data filtering and frequency analysis using FFT.
• understand the principles of the Langmuir probes and electric field instruments.
• have insight into basic ionospheric and space plasma processes, including interaction between plasma and spacecraft.
• know how to carry out ionospheric research by means of spacecrafts; particle-in-cell simulations, operate large codes on supercomputing facilities; learn effective computing tools, and working with data.

Admission to the course

The number of places is limited.

The course is organized provided the funding for mobility is secured.

Applications are individually assessed, based on a motivation letter and grades. Applicants are also recommended to enclose a CV.

The application must be a maximum of 1 A4 page. You need to apply for the course by 15 December through an online form.

The course is open for students in physics and mathematics (or other students that have relevant background), in their 1st year of the master's studies.

Recommended previous knowledge

• MAT1100 ¨C Calculus
• MAT1110 ¨C Calculus and Linear Algebra
• INF1100 ¨C Introduction to programming with scientific applications (continued)
• INF1000 ¨C Introduction to object-oriented programming (continued)

Overlapping courses

• 5 credits overlap with FYS3660 ¨C 4DSpace Workshop in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions.
• 5 credits overlap with FYS3665 ¨C Project in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions.
• 5 credits overlap with FYS4665 ¨C Project in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions.

Teaching

The course is given in a form of three intensive one-week long workshops in March/April, June and September with a home assignment between the workshops in June and September.

Participation in the workshops is obligatory. The workshops take place either in Japan or in Norway.

As?the?teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out separate travel and personal risk insurance.?Read about your insurance cover as a student.

Cost of taking the course

Students must cover expenses beyond travel and accommodation. Some meals (breakfast and lunch) are included.

Examination

Each workshop is concluded by an oral presentation or a report summarizing the work:

• Oral presentations after each of the two first workshops.?

• Written report which also is presented orally in plenum after the last workshop.?

Both the presentations and the written report must be passed within the two teaching semesters in order for you to get a final grade in the course.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course if you sit the exam for the following courses: FYS3660 ¨C 4DSpace Workshop in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions, FYS3665 ¨C Project in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions and FYS4665 ¨C Project in Numerical Simulations and Data Analysis from Space Missions

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about?the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a?postponed exam?at the beginning of the next semester.

We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam, or?who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.

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