Essays about: "spacecraft Design"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 68 essays containing the words spacecraft Design.

  1. 6. Trajectory Optimisation of a Spacecraft Swarm Maximising Gravitational Signal

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Rasmus Maråk; [2023]
    Keywords : Spacecraft Swarms; Trajectory Optimisation; Impulsive Manoeuvres; Evolutionary Algorithms; Polyhedral Gravity Model; Small Body Exploration; Discrete Spherical Grids; Svärmande rymdfarkoster; Banoptimering; Impulsiva manövrar; Evolutionära Algoritmer; Polyhedral gravitationsmodell; Utforksning av små kroppar i solsystemet; Diskreta sfäriska rutnät;

    Abstract : Proper modelling of the gravitational fields of irregularly shaped asteroids and comets is an essential yet challenging part of any spacecraft visit and flyby to these bodies. Accurate density representations provide crucial information for proximity missions, which rely heavily on it to design safe and efficient trajectories. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. Analysis and Design of a Microgravity Drop Tower

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Tristan Edwards; [2023]
    Keywords : drop tower; microgravity;

    Abstract : A drop tower is a device that produces a microgravity environment by allowing an experiment to free fall for a short period of time, usually less than 10 seconds. Certain types of drop towers are also capable of reproducing the gravitational conditions of other celestial bodies, such as Lunar and Martian gravity. READ MORE

  5. 9. Resonance Mitigation in the Attitude Control of a Flexible Large Solar Sail

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Jonas Linnros; [2023]
    Keywords : Resonance; Control theory; Mechanics; Solar sail; PID; Space; Resonans; Reglerteknik; Mekanik; Solsegel; PID; Rymd;

    Abstract : This project is about the design process of a resonancemitigating algorithm for a large solar sail. The solar sail isa structure made up by four long booms in a cross patternwith suspended sails between the edges of the booms. Thespacecraft in this report is controlled using smaller rotatingsails at each tip of the booms. READ MORE

  6. 10. Small Satellite Design for High Sensitivity Magnetic Measurements

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Noel Sebastian Janes; [2022]
    Keywords : Magnetic Cleanliness; FORESAIL; CubeSats; High Sensitivity Magnetic Measurements; Small Satellite;

    Abstract : The magnetic cleanliness of a spacecraft during magnetic measurements is an important aspect in the design of many space science missions. The adequate reduction or removal of the spacecraft's magnetic disturbance plays a vital role in allowing the ambient magnetic field to be measured with the required accuracy. READ MORE