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F.K. Leverone

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Electrothermal propulsion can be seen as an intermediate concept between electrical and chemical propulsion. Propellant heating typically happens by means of a resistance (resistojet) or an electrical discharge (arcjet). For the extremely miniaturized applications that will be di ...

Bi-modal solar thermal propulsion and power system

Modelling and optimisation for the next-generation of small satellites

Exploring and utilising space to benefit humankind is undeniably a costly venture where the higher the mass of the satellite, the higher the cost to launch. However, the rewards of space-related achievements are indisputable. These achievements range from increasing our understan ...
Small satellites with increased capabilities in terms of power and propulsion are being demanded for future missions. This paper addresses an alternative bi-modal solution which consists of a solar thermal propulsion system coupled with a micro-Organic Rankine Cycle system, to co ...
Small satellites are receiving increased recognition in the space domain due to their reduced associated launch costs and shorter lead time when compared to larger satellites. However, this advantage is often at the expense of mission capabilities, such as available electrical po ...
Small satellites with increased capabilities in terms of power and propulsion are being demanded for future missions. This paper proposes a possible solution which is the design of a novel integrated solar thermal system that co-generates propulsion and power on-board mini satell ...
In recent years, satellite design has extended towards miniaturisation to reduce associated cost with launching and conducting space missions. Small satellites provide low-cost platforms for space missions. However, this lower cost comes at the expense of the removal of key sub-s ...
Lately, an area of research that has received significant attention is the miniaturisation and standardisation of satellites. The need for miniaturised propulsion sub-systems to perform orbital transfers, formation flying and attitude control emerge as the demand to broaden the m ...
Small satellites are receiving increased recognition in the space domain due to their reduced associated launch costs and their shorter lead time when compared to larger satellites. However, this advantage is often at the expense of mission capabilities, such as available electri ...
The recent developments in space exploration have reinstated the Moon as a primary target for near future space missions. The principal reasons include the Moon being the closest test bed and analogue for planetary space missions and the prospect of scientific lunar bases and orb ...
The concept of the composite monocoque chassis has been implemented in many vehicle designs; however, there is limited open literature defining the process of simulating a composite monocoque chassis. The purpose of this research is to develop a composite monocoque chassis by ana ...
There is an increasing demand on small satellites to provide greater mission flexibility and capability while reducing their associated launch costs. Solar thermal propulsion (STP) is an attractive candidate to meet this requirement. STP provides specific impulses between 200 and ...