Conceptual design optimization of a nano-satellite launcher

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2012

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Arslantaş, Yunus Emre

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Recent developments in technology are changing the trend both in satellite design and application of that technology. As the number of small satellites built by experts from academia and private companies increases, more effective ways of inserting those satellites into orbit is needed. Among the various studies that focus on the launch of such small satellites, research on design of Launch Vehicle tailored for nano-satellites attracts special attention. In this thesis, Multiple Cooling Multi Objective Simulated Annealing algorithm is applied for the conceptual design of Launch vehicle for nano-satellites. A set of fitness functions are cooled individually, and acceptance is based on the maximum value of the acceptance probabilities calculated. Angle of attack and propulsion characteristics are employed as optimization parameters. Algorithm finds the optimum trajectory as well as the design parameters that satisfies user defined constraints. In this study burnout velocity, and payload mass are defined as objectives. The methodolgy is applied for different design scenarios including multistage, air and ground launch vehicles.

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Nanosatellites., Artificial satellites., Artificial satellites

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614364/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/21541

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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Y. E. Arslantaş, “Conceptual design optimization of a nano-satellite launcher,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2012.