Master of Aerospace Science and Technology - MAST
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Connecting drones to the internet cloud through the mobile network
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-15)
Master thesis
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Ejection-collision orbits in the modified Hill's problem
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-15)
Master thesis
Open AccessRestricted three-body problem is a special version of n-body problem where an infinitesimal mass is attracted by the gravitation of two positive masses, called primaries, that follow a solution of the Kepler problem. When ... -
Design of an antenna for the detection of kHz electromagnetic disturbances on-board LISA
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-05)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionThe Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a mission led by the European Space Agency that seeks to be the first space-based observatory capable to detect and measure gravitational waves. Since it is a pioneer ... -
Random access protocol implementation for M2M communications over LEO Nano satellite constellation
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-05)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Aistech Space / ESA BIC Barcelona -
Containment methods for atmospheric re-entry of satellites
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-06-27)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionTo palliate the hazards posed by satellites re-entering the atmosphere, international guidelines have defined a maximum acceptable risk for objects to re-enter uncontrolled. Containment methods attempt to reduce this ... -
Characterization and Improvement of Thrust Balance Measurement Technique for SX3 Applied-Field Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-06-04)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Universität Stuttgart. Institut für RaumfahrtsystemeSteady state applied-field magnetoplasmadynamic thruster promises good compromise between thrust density and specific impulse, making them relevant for interplanetary missions requiring high thrusts. The IRS 100 kW gas-fed ... -
Multidisciplinary numerical analysis of detonation engines
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-01-10)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Von Karman Institute for Fluid dynamicsThe performance of pulse detonation engines (PDE) implies that they have to undergo very extreme cycles where the temperature may rise above 3000 K. The detonation principle, theoretically predicted by the ZND condition, ... -
Tools for design of satellite constellations for meteor detection and reentry observation
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-12-13)
Master thesis
Open AccessThis thesis presents the necessity and advantages of using a constellation of satellites for the observation of meteors, and of spacecraft and debris reentry.\par For the purposes of evaluating the performance of such ... -
Thermo-Structural analysis of rocket engine thrust chamber
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-12-20)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe rocket engine market today presents several new trends that will substantially change the current technological scenario. Apart from the imminent applications to the mega constellations and the advancement of electric ... -
Design and development of a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetometer for LISA
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-10-30)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Institut de ciències de l'EspaiGravitational waves are a prediction of Einstein’s General Relativity recently detect ed by the on - ground laser interferometers LIGO. LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) is an ESA mission with expected launch in ... -
Estimation of aircraft performance from quick access recorder flight data
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-10-30)
Master thesis
Open AccessConsidering the expected air traffic growth, the innovation and development of new tools able to allow a more efficient and safer way of managing aircraft operations is necessary to achieve future expectations. In this ... -
Modelling and simulation of the primary power distribution of a lunar habitat
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-10-26)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Spaceship EAC
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