Bi-modal solar thermal propulsion and power system

Modelling and optimisation for the next-generation of small satellites

Doctoral thesis (2021)

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F.K. Leverone Space Systems Egineering
Research Group
Space Systems Egineering
Copyright: © 2021 F.K. Leverone
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https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:faf85ca4-9020-469f-a79f-f1c7d6719337
Solar thermal propulsion Micro-Organic Rankine Cycle Small satellites Latent heat
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Research Group

Space Systems Egineering

Abstract

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 understanding of the universe using satellites, such as the Hubble Space Telescope,to improving the predictive ability of weather, climate, and natural disaster phenomena with the help of Earth observation satellites.