Aerospace Engineering - Science topic

Se aborda la solución a una problemática, auxiliada por la educación interdisciplinaria de establecer las comunicaciones de un satélite con una estación terrena, se requiere de habilidades tanto duras como blandas. Estas habilidades permiten brindar soluciones enmarcadas en la ciencia espacial y la ingeniería de comunicaciones, apoyadas por la tecn...

En el presente documento se presenta el proceso de diseño y simulación de un túnel de viento subsónico de circuito abierto para pruebas aerodinámicas, como parte de un proyecto para desarrollar equipos para el Laboratorio de Aerodinámica del Programa de Ingeniería Aeroespacial de la Universidad Popular Autónoma de Puebla. El diseño tiene como objet...

The need to reflect in the designation of the Aeronautical Engineering degree, subjects that include content relevant to the knowledge required by professionals who wish to dedicate themselves to research and space technological development, prompted the request from the Departmental Council to change the name of the degree to aerospace Engineering...

Several studies on metadiscourse zero in on how genres show nuances of linguistic features that reside in various structures depending upon the linguistic exigencies of language for specific purposes. Inquisitive on how these nuances are demonstrated through a repertoire of metadiscoursal features in a highly contextualized discourse, this paper ex...

The operation of the anti-icing system of an airplane can modulate its aerodynamics, whilst an aerodynamic control can alter the icing condition. Therefore, one well-designed control strategy can be expected to yield two benefits, which, however, has not been actively investigated. In this work, the constant leading edge blowing technique is deploy...

La simulación en la exploración espacial es fundamental para la planificación y ejecución de misiones complejas. Este artículo propor-ciona una introducción a varios softwares de simulación utilizados en la exploración espacial, incluyendo STK Pro de Ansys, sistemas desar-rollados por NASA y ESA, entre otros. Se exploran sus capacidades, aplicacion...

This paper investigates propulsion options and trajectory designs for a manned mission from Earth to Mars, followed by a mission to Ceres. It evaluates various propulsion technologies, including traditional chemical propulsion, nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP), and electric propulsion systems such as ion thrusters and Hall effect thrusters. The ana...

This research explores the effects of moisture absorption on the mechanical and vibrational performance of Kevlar-basalt/epoxy laminates, which are significant for their strength-to-weight ratio yet susceptible to hygrothermal aging. The quasi-isotropic orientation of [0°/45°/90°/45°/0°] was selected with three Kevlar (0° and 90° orientation) and t...

LaDDAMecS passou a funcionar no início de 2015, sob coordenação do professor Dr. Marcelo Greco. Montado com apoio e recursos próprios do Departamento de Engenharia de Estruturas, hoje o laboratório atende às disciplinas das áreas de mecânicas dos sólidos, principalmente nos cursos de Engenharia Civil, Engenharia Aeroespacial e Engenharia Mecânica....

BOREALIS is a 6U CubeSat mission funded by the Italian Space Agency within the ALCOR programme and being developed by Bologna University, the School of Aerospace Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome and Kayser Italia Srl. In this paper, we implement model-based systems engineering on the 6U CubeSat concept design and select appropriate missio...

Fusion propulsion for exploring the solar system and beyond Dr Kelvin F Long, Aerospace Engineer and Astrophysicist, leads the Interstellar Research Centre, a division of Stellar Engines Ltd. He argues that fusion propulsion will enable the full exploration of the solar system and beyond. Beginning from the last century with the first orbital satel...

Aerospace engineering is one of the most important engineering disciplines in the modern world. It generally connects aeronautical and astronautical engineering and addresses the technological advancements in the construction of aircraft and spacecraft. The main motive of aerospace engineering is to study and develop safe, economic, and reliable sy...

This example uses MBDyn ([https://public.gitlab.polimi.it/DAER/mbdyn]) as a nonlinear solver and mboct-fem-pkg ([https://github.com/octave-user/mboct-fem-pkg]) for pre- and post processing. Gmsh ([https://gmsh.info]) is used for generating the mesh and to render the results. The benchmark data and model is based on the following paper: Hyperelasti...

Hybridization of basalt fibers with carbon and aramid fibers enhances the mechanical properties such as toughness, impact resistance, and strength, widening their applicability across various industries. This study investigates the effect of carbon-Kevlar intraply surface layers on the mechanical and vibrational properties of basalt/epoxy composite...

The current study reports the results of a psychoacoustic listening experiment investigating the human response to the noise emissions from various types of drone flyovers, recorded during acoustic field experiments. The investigation covers six quadcopters with single propellers, a quadcopter with counterrotating propellers, and two types of hybri...

As humanity advances toward ambitious space missions, including Mars exploration, lunar bases, and deep space travel, the need for reliable and sustainable emergency fuel sources becomes paramount. This article, "Fueling the Future: Innovative Methods for Generating Emergency Fuel in Rockets," investigates cutting-edge approaches to rocket fuel gen...

In the advancing age of technology, the use of aluminium alloys has increased in the automotive and various mechanically challenging sectors due to corrosion resistance, lightness, non-toxicity, good thermal conductivity with good strength are very important requirements. Effects such as solidification cracking, distortion and shrinkage arise due t...

The paper provides an overview of works by Russian and foreign authors dedicated to the frame as a way for organizing and storing information. The aim of the study is to present a version of the developed terminological system using the example of the “Aerospace Engineering and Space Exploration” industry in English. Particular attention is paid to...

The study of the Two-Body and Circular Restricted Three-Body Problems in the field of Aerospace Engineering is deeply important because they help describe the motion of both celestial and artificial satellites. With the growing demand for satellites and satellite formation flying, fast and efficient control of these systems is becoming ever more im...

The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) Advanced Propulsion and Plasma Exploration Laboratory (RAPPEL) is currently developing an electrospray propulsion (ESP) system for an upcoming RMC nanosatellite Arctic monitoring mission. The mission will place a nanosatellite in a polar low Earth orbit to monitor the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, and the E...

ESA's Hera mission aims to visit binary asteroid Didymos in late 2026, investigating its physical characteristics and the result of NASA's impact by the DART spacecraft in more detail. Two CubeSats on-board Hera plan to perform a ballistic landing on the secondary of the system, called Dimorphos. For these types of landings the translational state...

Dr. Mary Foss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering. With a background in industry, she saw a disconnect between classroom learning and the real-world experience she needed once joining the workforce in the Aerospace Engineering industry. As a result of her industry experience she incorporates project-base...

This research work is part of a PhD project aiming to design a new helicon plasma thruster for cargo space missions, within a collaboration between the School of Aerospace Engineering of La Sapienza University and the ENEA Frascati research center. A 0-D global design model of the thruster is first established to identify the main operational condi...

Electric propulsion has become the favored approach for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and orbit-raising maneuvers, resulting in a substantial expansion in its use in the satellite industry. The Hall effect thruster's (HETs) high specific impulse and thrust-to-power ratio allow for a wide range of in-space propulsion applications, making it a viable alterna...

This research article focuses on improving the efficiency of an axial flow compressor stage, enhancing the stall margin, and optimizing flow parameters. Utilizing the NACA 65 series rotor airfoil with 12 blades, the study employs numerical simulations using the K-epsilon turbulence model. The model is validated with experimental data under specific...

A significant change in the design, production, and integration of aircraft systems and components has been brought about by advanced manufacturing techniques in aerospace engineering. These methods, which include a variety of cutting-edge procedures and technological advancements, are revolutionizing the aerospace sector by improving the effective...

Biodegradable polymers have emerged as promising materials in aerospace engineering, particularly with the rapid advancements in sustainable 3D printing technology. These polymers, derived from renewable sources such as corn starch, soy protein, or algae, offer several advantages over traditional petroleum-based plastics. They contribute to reducin...

The aerospace industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable practices to reduce its environmental impact. One promising approach is the use of biodegradable polymers in 3D printing applications. This paper explores the potential of biodegradable polymers as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics used in aerospace engin...

The noise emissions of an optimized low-noise drone propeller design were measured experimentally using a polar array consisting of fifteen microphones within a circular arc covering 105 degrees. The experiments were conducted in the anechoic chamber at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. A compariso...

The aerospace industry is increasingly seeking sustainable solutions to meet environmental and performance demands. Biodegradable polymers have emerged as promising materials for 3D printing technologies in this sector. This paper explores recent advancements in biodegradable polymers specifically tailored for aerospace engineering applications, fo...

As the aerospace industry seeks to reduce its environmental impact, the adoption of sustainable materials and practices has become increasingly vital. This paper explores the application of biodegradable polymers in eco-friendly 3D printing for aerospace engineering. Traditional aerospace components often rely on non-renewable materials with signif...

Biodegradable polymers are emerging as a transformative technology in aerospace engineering, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. This paper explores the integration of biodegradable polymers in the context of aerospace applications, focusing on their role in 3D printing technology. The study begins with an overview of biode...

Biodegradable polymers are emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials in aerospace engineering, particularly through the innovative use of 3D printing technologies. This paper explores the potential of biodegradable polymers to address environmental challenges in the aerospace industry, focusing on their applications, performanc...

The aerospace industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, including the development of eco-friendly materials for 3D printing. Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a promising solution due to their renewable sources and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional plastics. This paper explores the feasibility and po...

This research work is part of a PhD project aiming to design a new helicon plasma thruster for cargo space missions, within a collaboration between the School of Aerospace Engineering of La Sapienza University and the ENEA Frascati research center. A 0-D global design model of the thruster is first established to identify the main operational condi...

A newly developed palm kernel nut cracking machine was developed at the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Uyo, the work was aimed at alleviating the difficulties faced by farmers in cracking their palm kernels manually. To further increase the efficiency and the capacity of the developed machine a study was carried o...

Join us for an immersive Aerospace Engineering Workshop by Tonex, designed to provide professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the dynamic field of aerospace engineering. This workshop covers the latest advancements, industry best practices, and critical technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace. Led by industry exp...

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) has become a basic concept in our life. It is related with variety disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Marines Engineering …etc. It used for monitoring any structure during his lifetime against anything happened to it under direct or indirect loads. It gives a...

This open-source text is designed to offer a complete introduction to the field of vibrations, specifically tailored for undergraduate students. It covers the fundamental principles of vibrations, including single and multi-degree freedom systems, transfer function approaches, and vibration control, along with measurement and instrumentation. Each...

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is now a fundamental idea in our daily lives. It is related to many disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Marine Engineering, among others. It is used to monitor any structure throughout its lifetime for any damage caused by direct or indirect loads. It provid...

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) has become a basic concept in our life. It is related with variety disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Marines Engineering …etc. It used for monitoring any structure during his lifetime against anything happened to it under direct or indirect loads. It gives a...

Few-shot segmentation (FSS) is a cutting-edge technology that can meet requirements using a small workload. With the development of China Aerospace Engineering, FSS plays a fundamental role in astronaut working scene (AWS) intelligent parsing. Although mainstream FSS methods have made considerable breakthroughs in natural data, they are not suitabl...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the production of complex components in aerospace applications, particularly for nickel-based superalloys known for their high temperature strength and corrosion resistance. This study investigates the impact of AM techniques, including selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam melting (EBM), on...

The main objective of this study was to examine the combined effect of ground recycled concrete cement (GRC) and thermo-activated recycled concrete cement (TARC) on properties of mortar. The physical, chemical and microstructural tests were conducted to characterize GRC and TARC before mortar mixtures were produced. The microscopic morphology of GR...

This study addresses a gap in existing literature by exploring the impact of an aerodynamics laboratory course on students' readiness for senior design projects in Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. The redesigned curriculum focuses on propellers, aligning with the increasing popularity of senior design projects involving fix...

This chapter summarizes the research activities and main outcomes of the groups engaged in the fields of Aerospace Engineering, in the decade 2013–2023. The research topics are Aerodynamics, Aerospace Systems, Design of Aircraft and Flight, Fluid-dynamics, Propulsion and Structural Technologies.

The 12th International Conference on Mechanical Science and Engineering (ICMSE) is an important academic research conference, which will be held on June 27, 2024. With the theme of " Mechanical Science and Engineering", ICMSE 2024 is dedicated to provide a platform for equal exchange between experts and scholars in the fields of Dynamics and Contro...

The acute shortage of skilled STEM professionals in the US is a growing threat to national security, especially as global technological competition intensifies. This study gathers insights directly from industry leaders on how to improve undergraduate and graduate STEM education and address this critical workforce gap. Microsoft Designer

The acute shortage of skilled STEM professionals in the US is a growing threat to national security, especially as global technological competition intensifies. This study gathers insights directly from industry leaders on how to improve undergraduate and graduate STEM education and address this critical workforce gap. Microsoft Designer

The text provides insight into the different mathematical tools and techniques that can be applied to the analysis and numerical computations of flow models. It further discusses important topics such as the heat transfer effect on boundary layer flow, modeling of flows through porous media, anisotropic polytrophic gas model, and thermal instabilit...

The open hole tensile and flexural test of composites holds immense importance in aerospace and structural engineering. These tests provide critical insights into how composites perform under real-world conditions, allowing for the development of materials that meet rigorous standards, thereby ensuring the safety and durability of aircraft and othe...

AlbaSat is a 2-Unit CubeSat which is being developed by a student team at the University of Padova. The Alba project aims to design, build, test, launch, and operate the first student CubeSat of the University of Padova, featuring four different payloads. The first goal is to collect data regarding the debris environment in Low Earth Orbit, the sec...

As the engineering community grapples with integrating sustainability into its curricula, assessing how sustainability concepts are infused across various engineering disciplines remains challenging. The senior design capstone project is pivotal in assessing students’ understanding of engineering subjects. Thus, it acts as an effective measure of t...

In 2021, the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at New Mexico State University acquired a Mach 5 shock tunnel from Texas A & M University. Different from common circular nozzle designs, the shock tunnel features a rectangular nozzle. Uncer- tainty with respect to the state of the boundary layers led to the decision to carry out lam- in...

The progress of meaningful learning within virtual environments that prioritise sustainability, capacity building and interculturality has been a call research effort. Engineering and foreign language educators recognise the importance of combining Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), transversal second language (L2) acquisition through laboratory...

The aerospace sector is always changing as it aims to achieve higher efficiency, safety, and performance levels. A noteworthy progression in this endeavor is the application of composite materials in aircraft construction. One of the many benefits of composites is their high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and flexibility in desi...

Ocean research requires the use of underwater robots, such as controlled boats (ROVs) and autonomously underwater vehicles (AUVs). These robots can investigate oceanic regions that are too hazardous or challenging for people to visit. Ocean research requires the use of mechanical diggers, including au vehicles (AUVs) and remotely piloted submersibl...

A method was proposed for testing additively manufactured low-thrust hydrogen-oxygen rocket engines by video monitoring of the exhaust plumes in the submerged area near the nozzle. The tests started from propellants ignition at low supply rates, followed by increase up to 5 g/s of hydrogen and 20 g/s of oxygen. The choice of the spectral band allow...

This paper presents the design and manufacturing of initial lab-on-chip mi-cro-incubator prototypes within the ALCYONE project, to study different types of cell cultures in space. ALCYONE is a project funded by the EU under the Horizon Europe pro-gram, jointly developed by the School of Aerospace Engineering of Sapien-za University of Rome (SIA), B...

This paper presents an in-depth analysis of APHRODITE, a collaborative project involving the School of Aerospace Engineering (SIA) at Sapienza University of Rome, the Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician” of the University of Bologna, and Kayser Italia. Funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), APHRODITE serves as a technological demonstrator...

Machining of Inconel 800 superalloy is associated with inherent issues like lower tool life and lower quality of machined surface owing to the work-hardening nature of the superalloy and increased mechanical and thermal stresses. The employment of cutting fluid in machining negatively affects the locale. Hence, dry machining is a feasible alternate...

The reliability and availability of a Jet Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (JUAV) for balloon downing are evaluated in this third part of the paper. The paper delves into the challenges faced by traditional air defence systems in countering high-altitude balloons, leading to the proposal of substituting missiles with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), specifi...

Prediction of non-equilibrium flows is critical to space flight. In the present work we demonstrate that the recently developed spectral multiple-relaxation-time (SMRT) lattice Boltzmann (LB) model is theoretically equivalent to Grad's eigen-system [Grad, H., In Thermodynamics of Gases (1958)] where the eigen-functions obtained by tensor decomposit...

O artigo apresenta um estudo de caso de aplicação das metodologias ativas de Ensino Baseado em Projetos e seus desafios no cenário de pandemia nos cursos de Graduação em Engenharia Aeronáutica (AER) e Aeroespacial (AESP). Os estudantes, organizados em subgrupos aprenderam a lidar com diferentes assuntos, tais como Cubesats, Green Aviation, Airship,...

In the last decade, Study on the use of natural fibers as synthetic substitute materials or green polymer composites is growing. The growth of green polymer composites has had a significant impact on polymer composite research and innovation. This rapid growth provides advantages over low-cost synthetic fiber composites and reduces adverse impacts...

The primary goal of this book series is to promote research and developmental activities in mechanical engineering. It aims at promoting scientific information exchange among the academicians, researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working around the world. This book covers the chapters on Advances in Mechanical Engineering...

This report explores the fundamental use of differential equations in understanding and modeling dynamic systems, tracing its roots for the contributions of mathematicians. Differential equations act as a basic platform for scientific and engineering research, providing insights into the dynamics of physical, and social systems. Their adaptability...

La educación moderna demanda el desarrollo de competencias genéricas, específicas y ciertas habilidades de su matrícula para que al egresar de una carrera profesional puedan incorporarse al sector productivo de una forma expedita y orientada a los requerimientos propios de la industria; sin embargo, al profundizar en los modelos educativos basados...

The paper deals with a technique developed along the years at the Scuola di Ingegneria Aerospaziale to provide an exact solution for J2 perturbed orbits, here applied to spacecraft formations. Analytic solutions are useful in the design phase and can help in operations to identify and to efficiently maintain a suitable configuration. The approach i...

We present the latest advancements in the air-bearing facility installed at La Sapienza's GN Lab in the School of Aerospace Engineering. This facility has been utilized in recent times to validate robust control laws for simultaneous attitude control and vibration active damping. The instrumentation and testbed have been restructured and enhanced t...

This paper designs a hierarchical weighted fusion evaluation/optimization scheme for the radar seeker neural network (NN) tracking algorithm. The first weighted fusion of closed-loop performance index is carried out to exclude the hardware influence on algorithm evaluation. Then, according to different tracking scenarios, the tracking index is divi...

Alba CubeSat is a 2U CubeSat which is being developed by a student team at the University of Padova. The Alba project aims to design, build, test, launch, and operate University of Padova’s first student CubeSat, featuring four different payloads that aim to satisfy four independent objectives. The first goal is to collect data regarding the debris...

Recent trends and advancements in the field of artificial intelligence have initiated their extensive integration across diverse industrial domains. Despite its nascent stage of development, several studies reveal that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to play an important role in the development of modern and innovative manufacturing...

Introduction: This empirical study investigates the Peter Chew Rule for Overcoming Error In Chat GPT. – on enhancing Chat GPT's competence in effectively solving Aerospace Engineering problem. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Aerospace Engineering problem -solving has paved the way for innovative approaches. This study aim to sh...

Gravity is a ubiquitous component of our environment that we have learned to optimally integrate in movement control. Yet, altered gravity conditions arise in numerous applications from space exploration to rehabilitation, thereby pressing the sensorimotor system to adapt. Here, we used a robotic exoskeleton to reproduce the elbow joint-level effec...