Future MSc thesis topics

Orbital Science and Technology

Cryosat-2 orbit determination and validation

  Coach: E.J.O. Schrama

Delfi real-time orbit computation
  Coach: R. Noomen.

Etalon precise orbit determination
  Coach: R. Noomen.

WESTPAC rotational dynamics
  Coach: R. Noomen.

Rotation of the Earth's atmosphere
  Coach: R. Noomen.

Space-borne accelerometer instruments for preciseabsolute and relative satellite positioning
  Coach: P.N.A.M. Visser.

Orbit determination and station positioning using the DORIS system
  Coach: Eelco Doornbos.

Precise orbit determination for the ERS missions
  Coach: Eelco Doornbos.

solar sailing technology development
  Coach: R. Noomen.

Earth's geocenter motion
  Coach: R. Noomen.

Development of Space Trajectory Analysis Astrodynamics Suite (NUMEROUS ASSIGNMENTS POSSIBLE)
  Coach: Erwin Mooij.

Unexpected Delta-V increase during gravity assist of GALILEO and NEAR spacecraft
  Coach: P.N.A.M. Visser.

Formation flying of the XEUS spacecraft
  Coach: P.N.A.M. Visser.

Navigating a balloon in the Titan atmosphere
  Coach: Erwin Mooij.

Planetary Sciences

Rotational Variations of Icy Moons
  Coach: Bert Vermeersen.

Geodynamic Performance Comparison of Gravity Field Recoveries for Planetary Missions
  Coach: Bert Vermeersen, Pieter Visser, Johannes Bouman.

Subsurface Source for Replenishing Methane in the Atmosphere of Titan
  Coach: Bert Vermeersen, Daphne Stam, Imke de Pater.

Earth-Oriented Space Research

Co- and Postseismic Deformation due to South-East Asia Earthquakes
  Coach: Bert Vermeersen.

Radar altimeter data base (RADS) verification and validation
  Coach: Marc Naeije.

Altimeter data assimilation in the equatorial Pacific
  Coach: Marc Naeije.

Altimetry based on GNSS reflections off the sea surface
  Coach: Marc Naeije.

Tsunami research with the RADS database
  Coach: Marc Naeije.

Postglacial Rebound: Constraining changes in ice mass and sea level using GRACE and GOCE
  Coach: Bert Vermeersen.

Postglacial Rebound: The use of GPS
  Coach: Bert Vermeersen.