Recent Submissions

• Advanced study for the numerical resolution of the Navier-Stokes equations with observation of the thermal camber on high camber aerofoils in moderate reynolds number flow 

  Sefo, Sea (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-02-15)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  Through the means of temperature variations of the aerofoil surface this report aimed to investigate and enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of micro air vehicles. Through the process of heating the lower edge of the aerofoil ...
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  Tools for validation of the Lightning Imager sensor on the 3rd generation of the METEOSAT weather satellite 

  Partal Camps, Maria Núria (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-11-27)
  Master thesis
  Open Access

  The 3rd generation of the METEOSAT (MTG) will be equipped with a lightning imager sensor (LI) to detect and locate lightning flashes. The field-of-view of the LI-MTG will cover Europe and Africa. Since the LI-MTG will ...
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  Attitude Determination using Quaternion-based Algorithms for 3Cat-4 

  Navarro Trastoy, Ángel (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-20)
  Master thesis
  Open Access

  The determination of a spacecraft’s orientation is a major problem for every mission; payloads require specific characteristics to work and engines must aim the opposite direction to were the spacecraft is meant to move. ...
• Roadmap for the development of EU telecom companies at Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO) 

  Roig Bruguera, Jordi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-06-30)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - confidentiality agreement
• Numerical and analytical study of the annular channel of a Hall-effect thruster using a hybrid PIC-fluid method 

  Delgado González, Guillem (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-06-23)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  In the present time, the study and analysis of the physical phenomena occurring inside a Hall-effect thruster is strictly limited by the problem of the flow of plasma in the enclosed constant-area portion of its annular ...
• Numerical resolution of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations: analysis of benchmark problems 

  Sajjad, Mardan (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-09-11)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  This thesis is aimed at solvingNavier-Stokes equation using Fractional Step Method also known as MAC method using staggered grids.Study was extended on deep study and researching about different schemes of higher order and ...
• Thermodynamic analysis of cryogenic rocket engines with Matlab tools 

  García Sánchez, Juan Manuel (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-20)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  The present Master Thesis discusses the efforts of the author to perform thethermodynamic analysis of two modern cryogenic rocket engines. The first one, withthe name SE21D, will be used as validation case to test the ...
• Study of the yearly operations specifications for the design of the next summer flight program and the following risks assessment & mitigating actions processes at an airline 

  Sari, Onur Can (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-24)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  Aviation industry is a very challenging area for companies and especially airlines must optimize their operation and flight programs in order to reach better key performanceindicators and have better positions in the market. ...
• Study of Optimization Methods for Space Debris Removal in Low Earth Orbits 

  Sadegui, Ehsan (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-24)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  The develpment of the Master Thesis will include the following tasks:1- Brief review of policies and regulations of Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee. 2- Study of Orbital Debris Measurements such as ground ...
• Study and comparative analysis of alliances in aviation industry based on elements of business model methodology 

  Šestak, Ivan (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-06-20)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  Study of major alliances in aviation industry (airlines, air navigation providers and ANSP). State-of-the-art of alliances in the aviation sector.Comparison study of alliances. Cross-sector comparison between alliances in ...
• Study of numerical models of Lithium Ion batteries 

  Leiva Ruiz, Iván (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  The continuos grow of drone technologies and their applications, makes it crucial to have a better understanding of their power sources and their power consumption. LiPo batteries, one of the main subjects of this project, ...
• Numerical analysis of a GLARE aircraft panel 

  Özdem, Can Berker (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  Airframes are subjected to various loads from mechanical to thermal loads during operations of aircrafts. Sections made by using GLARE are affected by this loads,in terms of their mechanical properties. Adetailed understanding ...

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