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Van Kesteren, M.W. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Naeije, M.C. (author), Van Kleef, A.J.P. (author)The work focusses on the use of multidisciplinary optimization to design a cost optimized airborne nanosatellite launch vehicle capable of bringing a 10 kg payload into low earth orbit (LEO). Piggyback or shared launch options currently available for nanosatellites are relatively low cost (~45,000 /kg) but have as serious disadvantage a limited...conference paper 2015
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Leenders, H.C.M. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)At the Delft University of Technology the use of solar radiation to heat a propellant to a high temperature is investigated as an alternative to resistance heating. The latter only allows for a solar power to heat conversion efficiency of about 25%, depending on the solar cells, whereas for solar heating 80% seems feasible. This paper addresses...conference paper 2008
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Hamann, R.J. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Zijdemans, P.J. (author)This paper attempts to answer the question whether it “pays” to apply Systems Engineering methods, tools and techniques within a space project. To this purpose a possible correlation has been investigated between the Systems Engineering effort applied within a number of space projects and the project result in terms of technical quality, cost...conference paper 2009
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Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Janssens, S. (author), Valente, F. (author), Perez-Grande, D. (author), Koopmans, R. (author)The development of highly integrated and compact micro-satellites and the need for a higher precision of positioning and attitude control in space missions has stimulated the development of micro-propulsion systems. At TU-Delft, investigations are focusing on non-chemical, thermal propulsion. TU-Delft is also collaborating with TNO and UTwente...conference paper 2010
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Gill, E.K.A. (author), Sundaramoorthy, P. (author), Bouwmeester, J. (author), Zandbergen, B. (author), Reinhard, R. (author)QB50 is a mission establishing an international network of 50 nano-satellites for multi-point, in-situ measurements in the lower thermosphere and re-entry research. As part of the QB50 mission, the Delft University of Technology intends to contribute two nano-satellites both being equipped with a highly miniaturized propulsion system in addition...conference paper 2010
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- Butchereit, E. (author), Schoonman, J. (author), Zandbergen, H.W. (author), Lutz-Elsner, C. (author), Schreiber, M. (author), Wang, P. (author) conference paper 1995
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Aas, C. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Hamann, R.J. (author), Gill, E.K.A. (author)A satellite design tool has been developed offering systems engineers a fast way to analyze the feasibility of a particular design concept. The tool differs from available tools on the market in that it is specifically targeted at small satellites in the mass range of 1-50 kg, and with a limited development time. The tool is developed in Excel,...conference paper 2009
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Aas, C.L.O. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Hamann, R.J. (author), Gill, E.K.A. (author)The process of developing a tool aiming for conceptual design of nano- and microsatellites is described. The various challenges and derived solutions are discussed. The final product offers systems engineers a fast way to analyze the feasibility of a particular design concept. The tool differs from existing tools in that it is specifically...conference paper 2009
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Vrebosch, T.M.F. (author), Misuri, T. (author), Andrenucci, M. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)Erosion of the acceleration channel is the main lifetime limiting factor for Hall Effect Thrusters (HETs). Impacting ions damage the wall insulation that protects the magnetic circuitry from the plasma. To improve HET technology, it is necessary to simulate plasma behavior inside the channel, and associated erosion rates. This work presents a 2...conference paper 2012
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Zandbergen, D. (author), Martens, J. (author)During World War II the city of Rotterdam endured hundreds of air raids. Expectations are that a few dozens of UXOs are still to be found in the Rotterdam soil. UXOs can still go off to this day due to vibrations caused by construction activities. The vibration impact on the environment around the activities can be accurately predicted. The...conference paper 2015
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Migliaccio, A. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Nardini, F.T. (author), Louwerse, M.C. (author)The number of micro and nano satellite projects is expanding. Main focus is on providing these small satellites with the same capabilities as today's larger satellites. In the field of propulsion, efforts are on miniaturization of the on-board propulsion system. This though presents major challenges to the designers. TNO Defence, Security and...conference paper 2010
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Franken, Thim (author), Valencia-Bel, Ferran (author), Jyoti, B.V.S. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)Since there is a high interest in the use of green propellants, hydrogen peroxide is coming back after once making place for the rise of Hydrazine in monopropellant propulsion systems. Typically, these thrusters are outfitted with catalyst beds. A fully modular 1N thruster is designed to provide the capability of testing and comparing the...conference paper 2020
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Cordeiro Guerrieri, D. (author), de Athayde Costa e Silva, M. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Cervone, A. (author)This paper presents a dynamic system approach for the modeling of fluid flow in microchannels to be used in thrust control applications. A micro-resistojet fabricated using MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) technology has been selected for the analysis. The device operates by vaporizing a liquid propellant, in this case water, and expelling...conference paper 2016
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Werner, R.M. (author), Knop, T.R. (author), Wink, J (author), Ehlen, J (author), Huijsman, R (author), Powell, S (author), Florea, R. (author), Wieling, W (author), Cervone, A. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)This paper presents the development work of the 10 kN hybrid rocket motor DHX-200 Aurora. The DHX-200 Aurora was developed by Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE) to power the Stratos II and Stratos II+ sounding rocket, with the later one being launched in October 2015. Stratos II and Stratos II+ are the flagship projects of DARE, a student...conference paper 2016
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Wink, J (author), Hermsen, R. (author), Huijsman, R (author), Akkermans, C. (author), Denies, L. (author), Barreiro, F. (author), Schutte, A. (author), Cervone, A. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)This paper describes the current developments regarding cryogenic rocket engine technology at Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE). DARE is a student society based at Delft University of Technology with the goal of being the first student group in the world to launch a rocket into space. After the launch of the hybrid engine powered Stratos...conference paper 2016
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van Wees, T. (author), Hanselaar, C.A.J. (author), Jansen, E (author), Cervone, A. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), van Zeijl, H.W. (author)In the last decade, CubeSat development has shown the potential to allow for low-risk, low-cost space missions. To further improve the capabilities of CubeSats in large scale missions, a novel micro-propulsion system is being developed at Delft University of Technology. The system is based on a Vaporizing Liquid Microthruster (VLM), which is...conference paper 2016
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Mancas, A (author), Cervone, A. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)Incorporating propulsion in small satellites is becoming a growing trend, due to its potential for enabling new and ambitious mission objectives. One of these objectives is formation flying, that will be pursued by TU Delft for the DelFFi mission as part of the larger QB50 project. For DelFFi, two identical spacecraft will use propulsion to...conference paper 2014
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Denies, L. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Natale, P. (author), Ricci, D. (author), Invigorito, M. (author)Methane is a promising propellant for liquid rocket engines. As a regenerative coolant, it would be close to its critical point, complicating cooling analysis. This study encompasses the development and validation of a new, open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method for analysis of methane cooling channels. Validation with...conference paper 2016
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van Helden, G. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Shvarts, A. Y. (author), Specht, M.M. (author), Gill, E.K.A. (author)Higher educational institutions have broadly adopted Collaborative Engineering Design (CED) activities to prepare students for complex problem-solving in multidisciplinary settings. These activities are non-linear and mediated by various social practices and tools. Therefore educators might struggle in facilitating the achievement of specific...conference paper 2023
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Girrbach, Fabian (author), Kok, M. (author), Zandbergen, Raymond (author), Hageman, Tijmen (author), Diehl, Moritz (author)Robust and accurate pose estimation of moving systems is a challenging task that is often tackled by combining information from different sensor subsystems in a multi-sensor fusion setup. To obtain robust and accurate estimates, it is crucial to respect the exact time of each measurement. Data fusion is additionally challenged when the...conference paper 2020