AbstractIn this work, the formation flight of the CubeSat cluster RODiO (Radar for Earth Observation by synthetic aperture DIstributed on a cluster of CubeSats equipped with high-technology micro-propellers for new Operative services) with respect to a small satellite in LEO (Low Earth Orbit) has been analyzed. RODiO is an innovative mission concept funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in the context of the Alcor program. The small satellite is equipped with an antenna that allows it to function as a transmitter, whereas RODiO functions as a receiver. The extension of the virtual SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) antenna can be achieved by establishing an along-track baseline performing an orbital coplanar maneuver. Another interesting scenario is the possibility to create a cross-track baseline performing an inclination change maneuver. Such formation reconfiguration maneuvers can be achieved in relatively short times only by use of a high-thrust propulsion system, i.e., based on conventional chemical technologies. From the study of maneuvers, it is possible to identify the required ∆V (order of magnitude of 10 m/s), which represents an input parameter for the design of propulsion system. Among the different kinds of propulsion systems, a Hybrid Rocket Engine was chosen. Based on the previous experience acquired by Department of Industrial Engineering (University of Naples Federico II), the preliminary design of the thrust chamber for a Hybrid Rocket Engine based on Hydrogen Peroxide (91 wt%) of the 10 N-class could be carried out, whose dimensions meet the compactness requirements of the CubeSat (1.5 U, 2 kg).


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    Titel :

    Fast Reconfiguration Maneuvers of a Micro-satellite Constellation Based on a Hybrid Rocket Engine


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Aerotec. Missili Spaz.


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    Erschienen in:

    Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio ; 103 , 4 ; 401-412


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.12.2024




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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