Journal: Acta Astronautica

Found 136 papers in total
Electromechanical buckling of functionally graded electrostatic nanobridges using strain gradient theory
Electromechanical buckling of functionally graded electrostatic nanobridges using strain gradient theory
2016,
Electromechanical buckling (EMB) of beam-type nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMSs) is...
Analytical model of the contact interaction between the components of a special percussive mechanism for planetary exploration
Analytical model of the contact interaction between the components of a special percussive mechanism for planetary exploration
2016,
Special percussive mechanisms, e.g. Auto Gopher and UltraSonic/Sonic Driller/Corer...
Experimental and simulation study of a Gaseous oxygen/Gaseous hydrogen vortex cooling thrust chamber
Experimental and simulation study of a Gaseous oxygen/Gaseous hydrogen vortex cooling thrust chamber
2016,
In this paper, RNG k-ϵ turbulence model and PDF non-premixed combustion model...
Wicked problems in space technology development at NASA
Wicked problems in space technology development at NASA
2016,
Technological innovation is key to enable future space exploration missions at NASA....
Time-varying modal parameters identification of a spacecraft with rotating flexible appendage by recursive algorithm
Time-varying modal parameters identification of a spacecraft with rotating flexible appendage by recursive algorithm
2016,
The rotation of spacecraft flexible appendage may cause changes in modal parameters....
Orbit determination across unknown maneuvers using the essential Thrust-Fourier-Coefficients
Orbit determination across unknown maneuvers using the essential Thrust-Fourier-Coefficients
2016,
Any maneuver performed by a satellite transitioning between two arbitrary orbital...
Distance-based relative orbital elements determination for formation flying system
Distance-based relative orbital elements determination for formation flying system
2016,
The present paper deals with determination of relative orbital elements based only on...
Methods for promoting knowledge exchange and networking among young professionals in the aerospace sector–IAF's IPMC workshop 2013 insights
Methods for promoting knowledge exchange and networking among young professionals in the aerospace sector–IAF's IPMC workshop 2013 insights
2016,
During the next decades, the aerospace community will pursue goals such as human...
Development of an integrated spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, & Control subsystem for automated proximity operations
Development of an integrated spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, & Control subsystem for automated proximity operations
2016,
This paper describes the development and validation process of a highly automated...
A numerical model for the platelet heat-pipe-cooled leading edge of hypersonic vehicle
A numerical model for the platelet heat-pipe-cooled leading edge of hypersonic vehicle
2016,
A new design, the platelet heat-pipe-cooled leading edge, is discussed for the thermal...
GEO objects spatial density and collision probability in the Earth-centered Earth-fixed (ECEF) coordinate system
GEO objects spatial density and collision probability in the Earth-centered Earth-fixed (ECEF) coordinate system
2016,
The geostationary (GEO) ring is a valuable orbital region contaminated with an...
Mars solar conjunction prediction modeling
Mars solar conjunction prediction modeling
2016,
During the Mars solar conjunction, telecommunication and tracking between the...
Navier‐Stokes predictions of dynamic stability derivatives for air-breathing hypersonic vehicle
Navier‐Stokes predictions of dynamic stability derivatives for air-breathing hypersonic vehicle
2016,
Dynamic derivatives are important parameters for designing vehicle trajectory and...
Optimal low-thrust trajectories for nuclear and solar electric propulsion
Optimal low-thrust trajectories for nuclear and solar electric propulsion
2016,
The optimization of the trajectory and of the thrust profile of a low-thrust...
Online trajectory planning and guidance for reusable launch vehicles in the terminal area
Online trajectory planning and guidance for reusable launch vehicles in the terminal area
2016,
A guidance scheme has been proposed based on a new online trajectory planning...
MicroASC instrument onboard Juno spacecraft utilizing inertially controlled imaging
MicroASC instrument onboard Juno spacecraft utilizing inertially controlled imaging
2016,
This contribution describes the post-processing of the raw image data acquired by the...
An Earth‐Moon system trajectory design reference catalog
An Earth‐Moon system trajectory design reference catalog
2015,
As demonstrated by ongoing concept designs and the recent ARTEMIS mission, there is,...
A minimum state multibody/FEM approach for modeling flexible orbiting space systems
A minimum state multibody/FEM approach for modeling flexible orbiting space systems
2015,
In the past the deployment of space structures has widely been analyzed by using...
Bounded trajectories of a spacecraft near an equilibrium point of a binary asteroid system
Bounded trajectories of a spacecraft near an equilibrium point of a binary asteroid system
2015,
With a growing interest in asteroid exploration, combined with the fact that numerous...
End-of-life disposal concepts for Libration Point Orbit and Highly Elliptical Orbit missions
End-of-life disposal concepts for Libration Point Orbit and Highly Elliptical Orbit missions
2015,
Libration Point Orbits (LPOs) and Highly Elliptical Orbits (HEOs) are often selected...
Uncooperative pose estimation with a LIDAR-based system
Uncooperative pose estimation with a LIDAR-based system
2015,
This paper aims at investigating the performance of a LIDAR-based system for pose...
Nonlinear characteristics and detection of combustion modes for a hydrocarbon fueled scramjet
Nonlinear characteristics and detection of combustion modes for a hydrocarbon fueled scramjet
2015,
An experimental investigation of combustion mode transition in a hydrocarbon fueled...
Three-axis active magnetic attitude control asymptotical study
Three-axis active magnetic attitude control asymptotical study
2015,
Active magnetic attitude control system providing given inertial attitude is...
Performance evaluation of the inverse dynamics method for optimal spacecraft reorientation
Performance evaluation of the inverse dynamics method for optimal spacecraft reorientation
2015,
This paper investigates the application of the inverse dynamics in the virtual domain...
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