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STK Level One Training and Certification
Feb 10, 2025

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The STK Level One Training and Certification is an in-person learning opportunity offered by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, specifically designed for high school students in grades 10-12. The main objective of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of STK (Systems Tool Kit), a software tool used to simulate aerospace missions. The course delves into several key topics, including the physics of flight, Kepler's laws for satellite orbits, satellite constellations, optics, telescope design, charge-coupled device imagers, and satellite radio frequency and optical communications. In terms of format, the course is delivered in-person, allowing students to interact directly with the instructors and gain hands-on experience with STK. Students will have the opportunity to install a free version of STK on their home devices and use the software on APL laptops during class. The instructors are industry professionals from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, however, specific details about the instructors are not provided. As for prerequisites, participants must have completed Algebra I. It is also highly recommended that they have some experience with trigonometry, as the course might be challenging without it. The course spans from early September to early December, with classes held every Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a basic understanding of STK software capabilities and will be eligible to test for an industry-recognized STK Level 1 certification. This certification could potentially open doors for students interested in a career in the aerospace industry.

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Rishab Jain