8D30.50 - Satellites

Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Code Number:
8D30.50
Demo Title:
Satellites
Condition:
Excellent

Disclaimer

Equipment:
Actual Spacecraft, Prototypes, and Instrument Packages.
Procedure:

The University of Iowa has a long history in space exploration starting with James A. Van Allen.  Actual spacecraft and instrument packages built here at the University are available for classroom demonstrations.

References:
  • Paul Hewitt, "Figuring Physics", TPT, Vol. 61, #7, Oct. 2023, p. 629.
  • Miguel Fiolhais, Luis Gonzolez-Urbina, Tomasz Milewski, Carlos Chaparro, Andrea Ferroglia, "Orbital Decay in the Classroom", TPT, Vol. 61, #3, March 2023, p. 182.  
  • Eugene Edward Nalence, "Investigating Satellites", TPT, Vol. 60, #8, Nov. 2022, p. 648.
  • Paul Hewitt, "Figuring Physics", TPT, Vol. 60, #5, May 2022, p. 384.
  • Julien Vandermarlière, "Determination of the Orbital Inclination of the ISS with a Smartphone", TPT, Vol. 57, #7, Oct. 2019, p. 502.
  • D. A. Smith and D. C. Hill, "Imaging Artificial Satellites: An Observational Challenge", TPT, Vol. 54, #7, Oct. 2016, p. 444.
  • Paul Hewitt, "Figuring Physics: Earth Satellites", TPT, Vol. 51, #4, Apr. 2013, p. 202.
  • Carl E. Mungan, "Relativistic Effects on Clocks Aboard GPS Satellites", TPT, Vol. 44, #7, Oct. 2006, p. 424.
  • D. J. Knipp, E. T. Patterson, A. Franz, J. H. Head, T. A. Summers, and E. L. Zirbel, "Simulating Realistic Satellite Orbits in the Undergraduate Classroom", TPT, Vol. 43, #8, Oct. 2005, p. 452.
  • Volker Thomsen, "Signals from Communications Satellites", TPT, Vol. 34, #4, Apr. 1996, p. 218.
  • Albert A. Bartlett, "The Velocity of an Orbiting Satellite", TPT, Vol. 23, #1, Jan. 1985, p. 29.
  • Robert E. Chesley, "Determination of Satellite Orbit By Measurement of Doppler Effect", TPT, Vol. 2, #2, Feb. 1964, p. 70.
  • Gerald E. Hite and James E. McCoy, "The Electrodynamic Tether", AJP, Vol. 56, #3, Mar. 1988, p. 222.
  • R. D. Edge, "Distinction Between Center of Mass and Center of Gravity - Oscillation of Rod-Shaped Satellite as an Example", AJP, Vol. 53, #10, Oct. 1985, p. 1002.
  • Martin Davidoff, "Space Satellite for Physics Instruction", AJP, Vol. 44, #3, March 1976, p. 309.
  • Toni Feder, "Ballooning Satellite Populations in Low Earth Orbit Portend Changes for Science and Society", Physics Today, Vol. 75, #4, April 2022, p. 25.
  • "Probing Atmospheric Reentry", Physics Today, Vol. 69, #1, Jan. 2016, p. 72.
  • Toni Feder, "Imaging Earth Daily to Help Humanity", Physics Today, Vol. 67, #11, Nov. 2014, p. 27.
  • Clay Dillow, "China's Race to Space Domination", Popular Science, Vol. 288, #5, Sept/Oct. 2016, p. 64.
  • Wallace A. Hilton, "Experiment I-16", Experiments in Optical Physics, p. 41.
  • Mark Williamson, "Smallsat Revolution", Ad Astra, Vol. 27, #2, Summer 2015, p. 34.
  • Bathroom Readers' Institute, "Space Travelers", Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for Kids - Did You Know?, p. 201.
  • "Space Junk", Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, p. 316.
  • Jenna Hammerich, "Stellar Collaboration: Figgie Art Museum Partners with UI Department of Physics and Astronomy on Exhibit", Iowa Now, July 11, 2012.

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