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Tesi etd-10142023-094718


Tipo di tesi
Tesi di laurea magistrale
Autore
ORSINI, NICOLA
URN
etd-10142023-094718
Titolo
Selenocentric Trajectory Analysis by means of Locally-Optimal Control Laws using a Single-tether E-sail
Dipartimento
INGEGNERIA CIVILE E INDUSTRIALE
Corso di studi
INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE
Relatori
relatore Dott. Niccolai, Lorenzo
relatore Dott. Bassetto, Marco
Parole chiave
  • Electric solar wind sail
  • optimal control
  • orbital mechanics
  • propellantless propulsion systems
  • selenocentric mission design
Data inizio appello
21/11/2023
Consultabilità
Completa
Riassunto
The thesis explores the development of locally-optimal control laws for a CubeSat in a selenocentric orbit. A general background on the state of the art of electric solar wind sails (E-sails) is provided. The thesis then delves into the thrust model and dynamic model used to simulate the CubeSat's trajectory with a single-tether e-sail. The study discusses control laws for lunar escape and lunar surface impact scenarios, presenting results related to maneuver times and attitude control requirements in both cases.
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