Miniaturization perspectives of electrostatic propulsion for small spacecraft platforms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2021.100742
Abstract: Abstract In-space electric propulsion technologies have advanced significantly in the last decade, while there has been increasing interest in economical propulsion systems with growing demand for commercial and scientific applications using small spacecraft platforms. Electrostatic… read more here.
Keywords: electrostatic propulsion; propulsion; small spacecraft; propulsion systems ... See more keywords
Interplanetary Magnetic Attitude Control Based on an IMF Kalman filter in Small Spacecraft
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2019.2894891
Abstract: Recently, a variety of small spacecraft have been launched and used for interplanetary missions. Conventionally, reaction wheels (RWs) and thrusters are used for these attitude control systems in almost all interplanetary spacecraft. While these actuators… read more here.
Keywords: interplanetary magnetic; attitude; small spacecraft; attitude control ... See more keywords
Microwave Resolution Enhancement Using Distributed Small Spacecraft Architectures
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DOI: 10.1109/tgrs.2020.3034541
Abstract: In this work, the well-established Backus–Gilbert resolution enhancement algorithm for passive microwave sensors is applied to a novel distributed spacecraft geometry. While this geometry allows for significantly higher sampling densities and redundancy, the small spacecraft… read more here.
Keywords: using distributed; small spacecraft; spacecraft; resolution enhancement ... See more keywords
Modeling the Angular Motion Dynamics of Small Spacecraft with a Magnetic Attitude Control System in a Three-Axis Stabilization Mode
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DOI: 10.1134/s1028335819100021
Abstract: The problem of modeling the attitude control modes of small spacecraft using electromagnetic systems interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field is considered. A mathematical model for the angular motion dynamics of small spacecraft has been… read more here.
Keywords: attitude control; control; magnetic attitude; small spacecraft ... See more keywords
Three-Dimensional Printing of “Green” Fuels for Low-Cost Small Spacecraft Propulsion Systems
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DOI: 10.2514/1.a33782
Abstract: This paper details the advantages of employing modern additive manufacturing methods to fabricate hybrid rocket fuels for intrinsically safe and green small spacecraft propulsion systems. Using add... read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; spacecraft; small spacecraft; propulsion systems ... See more keywords
The Symmetric Formulation of the Temperature Shock Problem for a Small Spacecraft with Two Elastic Elements
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DOI: 10.3390/sym15010172
Abstract: The paper considers the problem of a small-spacecraft elastic elements’ temperature shock that occurs when the spacecraft immerses into the Earth’s shadow or comes out of it. A small spacecraft with two elastic elements is… read more here.
Keywords: problem; temperature shock; spacecraft; small spacecraft ... See more keywords