Essays about: "DSMC"

Found 3 essays containing the word DSMC.

  1. 1. Investigation of a Novel Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion Platform and Intake

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Kun Feng; [2023]
    Keywords : ABEP; VLEO; DSMC; FMF; Orbital Aerodynamics; ABEP; DSMC; VLEO; FMF; Orbital Aerodynamics;

    Abstract : Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) provides many benefits for space missions, including better image resolution for Earth observation, better telecommunication link with ground stations, lower launch cost, lower risk of collisions, and fast end-of-life disposal. The last point in benefit is also the main challenge for placing satellites in VLEO. READ MORE

  2. 2. A study on Hall Effect Thruster exhaust plume simulation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Andrius Sukys; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The results of the attempt to simulate a 1,5 kW-class Stationary PlasmaThruster (SPT) type Hall Effect thruster exhaust plumes are presented.This work focuses on the simulation of the near field region since acharged particle can directly affect the other systems of the spacecraft,such as solar panels, camera etc. READ MORE

  3. 3. Intake Design, and Optimization for an Atmosphere- Breathing Electric Propulsion System

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jesus Espinosa Orozco; [2020]
    Keywords : Atmospheric Intake; ABEP; Electric Propulsion; Plasma; VLEO;

    Abstract : Over the last two decades, Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) has gained researchers attention as it provides a significant amount of benefits in the field of earth observation and telecommunications. VLEO provides increased payload performance, improved geospatial accuracy, lower launch mass, simplified end of life disposal, and they reduce space-debris collision risk. READ MORE