Design, analysis and optimization of a micro-satellite for the study of lower thermosphere and re-entry conditions

• Main Author: Αμπατζόγλου, Ανδρέας
• Other Authors: Κωστόπουλος, Βασίλης
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Micro-satellites; CAD/CAE; Finite element analysis; Assembly and integration; Systems engineering; Structural design; Μικρο-δορυφόροι; Σχεδιασμός και ανάλυση; Πεπερασμένα στοιχεία; Συναρμολόγηση συστήματος; Δομική ανάλυση; 629.464

The scope of this thesis is to design, built and test a Double-Unit nanosatellite, with the view of launching and operate it in the lower thermosphere. The key innovative approach is the design optimization for an actual space mission, creating a hybrid design for the structural subsystem. The new d...