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Capus, Luana (author)
Space debris has become a rising problem in the aerospace community, leading to the need for effective spacecraft collision avoidance processes. Currently, these processes can be called unilateral as only one object in conjunction is considered maneuverable. This thesis focuses on the implementation of a combined action approach to collision...
master thesis 2023
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Farah, Youssef (author)
Event cameras are novel bio-inspired sensors that capture motion dynamics with much higher temporal resolution than traditional cameras, since pixels react asynchronously to brightness changes. They are therefore better suited for tasks involving motion such as motion segmentation. However, training event-based networks still represents a...
master thesis 2023
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Cowan, Sean (author)
While the space industry expands rapidly and space exploration becomes ever more relevant, this thesis aims to automate the design of Multiple Gravity-Assist (MGA) transfers using low-thrust propulsion. In particular, during the preliminary design phase of space missions, the combinatorial complexity of MGA sequencing is large and current...
master thesis 2023
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Callejon Cantero, Miguel (author)
The accurate prediction of satellite orbits is essential for the proper functioning of space-based services such as navigation, communication, and Earth observation. However, atmospheric drag is a significant source of error in satellite orbit prediction, especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), where the majority of space objects operate. The...
master thesis 2023
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Kulkarni, Akshay (author)
master thesis 2023
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Rotmans, Tim (author)
Now that a rocky planet is confirmed to orbit in the habitable zone of our closest stellar neighbor Proxima Centauri, the interest in visiting that system is growing; especially since Breakthrough Starshot proposed a fly-through mission of the Alpha Centauri system by sending a swarm of laser-driven photon sails. While many engineering problems...
master thesis 2023
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Achterberg, Jari (author)
The number of objects in space is increasing over time, and therefore it is desired to find more efficient propagation models in terms of accuracy and computational speed. This thesis project focuses on the propagation of the state and uncertainties of Potential Hazardous Asteroids, to predict potential Earth impacts. A machine learning...
master thesis 2022
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Almeida Pignatelli de Avillez, Miguel (author)
Quasi-satellite orbits (QSOs) are orbits around the smaller primary in three-body systems. The MMX mission (developed by JAXA, to be launched in 2024) will use QSOs to orbit Phobos, before landing on its surface. This work studies the feasibility of using the invariant manifolds of three-dimensional QSOs for designing landing trajectories, using...
master thesis 2022
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de Haro Pizarroso, Gabriel (author)
Reinforcement Learning is being increasingly applied to flight control tasks, with the objective of developing truly autonomous flying vehicles able to traverse highly variable environments and adapt to unknown situations or possible failures. However, the development of these increasingly complex models and algorithms further reduces our...
master thesis 2022
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Kloosterman, Luc (author)
In the future, Air Traffic Controllers are expected to work together with more advanced computer-based automation that can automatically take action. The main challenge is then how to design computer-based tools such that they foster acceptance among air traffic controllers. One possible approach to foster acceptance is by matching the automated...
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Diercks, Ties (author)
Optimising spacecraft reorientation manoeuvres with respect to time, energy and propellant is essential for achieving a high mission performance. Solving this reorientation problem in real time and onboard is considered to be a promising opportunity to achieve further efficiency improvements in space missions. However, the nonlinear programming ...
master thesis 2021
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Tatay Sangüesa, Jose (author)
The aim of this investigation is to improve the first stage of mission analysis on trajectories in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CR3BP). This will be achieved by developing a versatile tool that can optimize any transfer in the CR3BP in terms of ΔV and time of flight. Hence, the output will not be<br/>a single solution, but a...
master thesis 2021
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De Buysscher, Diego (author)
Safe Curriculum Learning constitutes a collection of methods that aim at enabling Rein- forcement Learning (RL) algorithms on complex systems and tasks whilst considering the safety and efficiency aspect of the learning process. On the one hand, curricular reinforce- ment learning approaches divide the task into more gradual complexity stages to...
master thesis 2021
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Bains, Karan (author)
Flapping wing micro air vehicles (FWMAV's) are a subcategory of unmanned aerial vehicle which use flapping wings for thrust generation. The high agility and maneuverability of FWMAV's are very favorable attributes, making them more applicable in cluttered spaces. A tailless FWMAV called the Delfly Nimble has been developed at the Delft...
master thesis 2020
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Brchnelová, Michaela (author)
Although usually neglected in aerodynamics, radiation can present the main heat transfer mechanism in some aerodynamic applications and cause significant changes in the behaviour of the flow. Such applications typically include very high-temperature conditions such as hypersonic flow during reentry and hot gas in combustion systems. In these...
master thesis 2020
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Konatala, Ramesh (author)
Online Adaptive Flight Control is interesting in the context of growing complexity of aircraft systems and their adaptability requirements to ensure safety. An Incremental Approximate Dynamic Programming (iADP) controller combines reinforcement learning methods, optimal control and Online identified incremental model to achieve optimal adaptive...
master thesis 2020
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Kwakman, Koen (author)
Since ramjet propulsion eliminates the need for oxidizers, it provides an alternative to classic rocket engines for missiles and projectiles. However, to capture free-stream air, ramjet engines require large supersonic air intakes, which can be an operational nuisance. A possible alternative is to make the supersonic intakes flush with the...
master thesis 2019
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Hazra, Shriya (author)
With the onset of the age of space travel, asteroid missions have been steadily gaining interest. The pristine nature of asteroids due to their preserved state since the formation of the Solar System is an opportunity to unravel many mysteries about the Solar System. Also with the ever-growing need for resources, asteroids prove to be a...
master thesis 2019
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Heyer, Stefan (author)
In recent years Adaptive Critic Designs (ACDs) have been applied to adaptive flight control of uncertain, nonlinear systems. However, these algorithms often rely on representative models as they require an offline training stage. Therefore, they have limited applicability to a system for which no accurate system model is available, nor readily...
master thesis 2019
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Redondo Gutierrez, Jose (author)
During the last decades, large deployable structures are starting to be seen as a plausible configuration to multiple space missions, such as solar sailing, LEO (Low Earth Orbit) deorbiting missions or solar power generation. Technological advances in key areas, such as thin film solar cells or new deployment methods, as well as the...
master thesis 2019
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