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Design and Analysis of an Airborne, solid Propelled, Nanosatellite Launch Vehicle using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

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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Development of a solar thermal thruster system

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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Does Systems Engineering in Space Projects Pay?

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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Test facility development for testing of micro-thrusters at TU-Delft

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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Formation flying within a constellation of nano-satellites the QB50 mission

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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SCALES: A System Level Tool for Conceptual Design of Nano- and Microsatellites

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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Development of a System Level Tool for Conceptual Design of Small Satellites

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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Model for Predicting the Liftetime of a Hall Effect Thruster

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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Vacuum testing of a micropropulsion system based on solid propellant cool gas generators

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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Sattelite altimeter data processing: From theory to practice

Zandbergen, R.C.A. (author)

doctoral thesis 1991

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Investigations on the supersonic flow around bodies

Zandbergen, P.J. (author)

doctoral thesis 1962

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Micro-propulsion research; challenges towards future nano-satellite projects

Cervone, A. (author), Zandbergen, B. (author), Bouwmester, J. (author), Guo, J. (author)

The Space Systems Engineering department at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering is hard at work miniaturizing satellite subsystems to accommodate the growing use of small satellites. One of the challenges the department has taken on is research into micro-propulsion. The limitations that come with small satellites make research in this !eld...

journal article 2013

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Solid fuel combustion chamber progress report XII: July-December 1987

Wittenberg, H. (author), Korting, P.A.O.G. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Wijchers, T. (author), Elands, P.J.M. (author), de Wilde, J.P. (author), Dijkstra, F. (author)

report 1988

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Solid fuel combustion chamber progress report XVI: Juli-December 1989

Wittenberg, H. (author), Korting, P.A.O.G. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Wijchers, T. (author), Elands, P.J.M. (author), de Wilde, J.P. (author), Dijkstra, F. (author)

report 1990

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Some typical hybrid propellant rocket motors

Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)

report 1995

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Flight simulation for Aerospace planes: Tool development plan

Mooij, E. (author), Maree, A.G.M. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)

report 1993

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Solid fuel combustion chamber progress report XV: January-June 1989

Wittenberg, H. (author), Korting, P.A.O.G. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Wijchers, T. (author), Elands, P.J.M. (author), de Wilde, J.P. (author), Dijkstra, F. (author)

report 1989

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Some typical solid propellant rocket motors

Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)

Typical Solid Propellant Rocket Motors (shortly referred to as Solid Rocket Motors; SRM's) are described with the purpose to form a database, which allows for comparative analysis and applications in practical SRM engineering.

report 2013

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Spaceplane flight simulation: Project definition

Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author)

report 1992

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Solid fuel combustion chamber progress report XIII: January-June 1988

Wittenberg, H. (author), Korting, P.A.O.G. (author), Zandbergen, B.T.C. (author), Wijchers, T. (author), Elands, P.J.M. (author), de Wilde, J.P. (author), Dijkstra, F. (author)

report 1988