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International Journal of Space Science and Engineering

International Journal of Space Science and Engineering (IJSpaceSE)

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  • Plasma effects on surfaces and spacecraft structural materials: arc analyses based on image processing   Order a copy of this article
    by I.M. Selim, Afaf M. Abd El-Hameed, O.M. Shalabiea 
    Abstract: The space plasma is one of the environmental components impinging on the materials used for spacecraft surface structure and configuration. Therefore, ground-based experimental simulations are carried out on samples of materials to study the variation of the characteristics and morphological structures of the materials due to plasma effects. In the experiments, discharging and arcs inception has been investigated. The experimental procedures are performed at different test conditions and plasma parameters. Morphological and arc images analyses have been carried out using the Python and Maxim DL programs. The results have shown the variation of the structure and sample characteristics due to plasma exposure and arc effects.
    Keywords: plasma properties; ground-based simulations; materials samples; plasma effects; material characteristics; morphological structure; discharging and arc effects; arcs imaging; images analyses; mitigation.

  • Development of a picosatellite for academic purposes for emerging countries   Order a copy of this article
    by Jorge Soliz, Alejandro Jaimes, Coral Ovando, Mishel Cuiza 
    Abstract: In Bolivia, like in most Latin American countries space projects are increasing, and this phenomenon leads to the need to train new professionals in space issues. For this reason, universities and academic centres require specialised equipment in this area. Unfortunately, this equipment has high costs (equipment such as CubeSat kit, educational satellites, satellite kit, etc.). Due to this, the design and construction of an educational and low-cost picosatellite kit with its respective signal reception equipment were necessary. The kit consists of an educational picosatellite, with a ground station, that is intended to become the perfect tool for practical training in space engineering at different levels. Potential users range from primary schools, where STEM skills development is pursued, to university engineering courses and, even, engineering companies. Additionally, this real satellite simulator offers a wide variety of educational activities without compromising cost.
    Keywords: space projects; academic projects; satellites; picosatellites; satellite subsystems; low-cost; space development; education.

  • Flexible spacecraft attitude stabilisation using optimised mixed proportional-derivative control technique   Order a copy of this article
    by Akram Adnane, Jalal Eddine Benmansour 
    Abstract: This paper investigates the issue of attitude control for a flexible spacecraft subject to the vibrational effects of its flexible appendages. To handle this challenge, an efficient control technique is proposed based on an optimised mixed proportional-derivative (OMPD) controller. The proposed control design can be expressed as the combination of conventional proportional-derivative (PD) control law and auxiliary control terms (ACT) to mitigate the influence of the flexible appendages and ensure the overall stability of the spacecraft attitude. The stability of the closed loop system is proven theoretically via Lyapunov method. In addition, the controller parameters are fine-tuned using particle swarm optimisation (PSO) algorithm. Finally, numerical results are presented to show the performance of the developed controller.
    Keywords: flexible spacecraft; attitude control; reaction wheels; particle swarm optimisation; PSO.

 

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