Essays about: "control spacecraft"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 67 essays containing the words control spacecraft.

  1. 1. Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of HPGP Thruster

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Lisa Svensson; [2024]
    Keywords : aerospace; HPGP; ECAPS; ANSYS; conjugate heat transfer; thruster; space;

    Abstract : This master's thesis was conducted in collaboration with ECAPS, where a conjugate heat transfer analysis on their High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) 22N thruster was done. ECAPS is a Swedish propulsion company specializing in green propulsion. They develop thrusters for spacecraft orbit and attitude control, utilizing the propellant LMP-103S. READ MORE

  2. 2. Predictive Controllers for Load Transportation in Microgravity Environments

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

    Author : Sujet Phodapol; [2023]
    Keywords : Model Predictive Control; Decentralized control; Multi-robot systems; Space technology; Modell-prediktiv reglering; Decentraliserad reglering; Multirobotsystem; Rymdteknologi;

    Abstract : Space activities have been increasing dramatically in the past decades. As a result, the number of space debris has also increased significantly. Therefore, it is necessary to clean up and remove them to prevent a collision between space debris and spacecraft. READ MORE

  3. 3. Coordinate­Free Spacecraft Formation Control with Global Shape Convergence under Vision­Based Sensing

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

    Author : Omid Mirzaeedodangeh; [2023]
    Keywords : Bispherical Coordinates; 3D Formation Control; Spacecraft Formation Flying; Multiagent Systems; Prescribed Performance Control; Vision-Based Sensing; Bisfäriska Koordinater; 3D Formationskontroll; Rymdfarkostformationsflygning; Multiagentsystem; Föreskriven Prestandakontroll; Synbaserad Avkänning;

    Abstract : Formation control in multi-agent systems represents a groundbreaking intersection of various research fields with lots of emerging applications in various technologies. The realm of space exploration also can benefit significantly from formation control, facilitating a wide range of functions from astronomical observations, and climate monitoring to enhancing telecommunications, and on-orbit servicing and assembly. READ MORE

  4. 4. Vacuum Chamber Adaptation for Low-Power Electric Propulsion Testing : Optimizing Anode Configuration and Electrical Interface for Hollow Cathode Testing, and Conceptualizing a Setup for Field Emission Electric Propulsion Testing

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

    Author : Therese Bäckström; [2023]
    Keywords : Electric Propulsion; Field Emission Electric Propulsion Testing; FEEP Testing; Thruster Testing; Heaterless Hollow Cathode Testing; HHCTesting; Cathode Testing; Anode Design; Anode Configuration; Electrical Interface; Elektrisk Framdrivning; Fältjonisationsframdrivningstestning; Framdrivningstestning; Värmelös Hålkatodstestning; Katodtestning; Anoddesign; Anodkonfiguration; Elektriskt Gränssnitt;

    Abstract : Electric Propulsion (EP) is widely acknowledged as a crucial technology for future space missions, offering significant propellant savings and enabling exploration of planetary missions with smaller spacecraft (s/c). For precise attitude control of these smaller spacecraft, Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) has emerged as a favorable option due to its exceptional thrust controllability. READ MORE

  5. 5. Design of the control system for a powered landing maneuver of a rocket

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Davide Demartini; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The powered soft landing of a spacecraft represents a maneuver with high interest, withsome private launcher companies – SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Factory Augsburg, etc. - showinginterest in implementing it as a solution for their launchers, and several national agenciesusing it for the exploration of celestial bodies where it may be the only option. READ MORE