Master's degree in Space and Aeronautical Engineering
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Numerical simulation of liquid fuel rocket engines
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06)
Master thesis
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Advanced study for the numerical resolution of the Navier-Stokes equations. Application to thermal energy storage systems
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-19)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe resolution of the Navier Stokes equations in three dimensions in a turbulent regime applying turbulence models is studied. To accomplish this objective, it is done a brief introduction to the work done on the Final ... -
Design and manufacture of 3DOF reaction wheels as actuators for attitude control of a 1U CubeSat
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-11)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe main objective of this thesis is the design and additive manufacture of various assemblies of Reaction Wheels for the Attitude Control Subsystem of a 1U CubeSat. A CubeSat is a small satellite which dimensions are 10 ... -
Project of reaction wheel assembly for attitude control of nanosatellites
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-22)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionCubeSats are making space exploration more accessible are are being launched in greater numbers than ever before. In order to enable their use for optical communication links between satellite constellations, precise and ... -
Study of the technical evolution of turbine blades in aeronautics
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-02-03)
Master thesis
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Project of an attitude control system for nanosatellites
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-06-22)
Master thesis
Open AccessThis paper describes the study and design of a 1 DoF attitude control system for a 1U CubeSat based on reaction wheel with the aim of implementing it on a PCB along with a magnetorquers system. This thesis takes place in ... -
Influence of the nonlinear behaviour of shallow foundations on the seismic response of concentrically braced steel frames
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-06)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionThe dynamic response of structural systems subjected to seismic excitation can be estimated considering flexible supports. The total response is characterized by base displacements that are induced by the soil movement, ... -
Exploration and Utilisation of Lunar Resources affected by Space Weathering
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-06)
Master thesis
Open AccessThis thesis aims to develop a study with regards to the exploration of the lunar surface through the resources produced by space weathering. Space weathering events shall be discussed, in terms of how the physical and ... -
Analysis of 3D gravity assists
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-07-13)
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Analysis of ionospheric scintillation in GNSS signals
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-06-22)
Master thesis
Open AccessScintillation is a particular type of space weather disturbance that currently limits the accuracy and availability of the Global Navigation Satellite System. The present final master’s thesis aims to study the characteristics ... -
Study on tensegrity structure and their applications to space
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-06-22)
Master thesis
Open AccessTensegrity structures are pin-jointed truss structures compones of cables in tension and bars in compression. Due to their lightweight, complex shape topology and storage ability they can be a grate option for many ... -
Study of the Performance of Propulsion Units with Nitrogen-Jet Thrusters for Astronaut Extravehicular Activities’ (EVAs)
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-06)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe future plans of the space agencies all across the globe, mainly focus on the advance of the Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) that are orientated in the repair and maintenance of the space vehicles. This thesis presents ...