Six Degree-Of-Freedom Terminal Reentry Analysis Using Various Satellite Bus Configurations

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

8-9-2021

Abstract

A 6DOF analysis of various conventional satellite bus configurations during atmospheric reentry is presented. Accounting for demisability is an integral step of designing and manufacturing satellites. However, if the satellite contains sensitive or critical assets on board, it may be essential to ascertain and quantify these environmental effects to ensure its survivability. This research examines the terminal reentry characteristics of common satellite bus geometry and solar panel array, including aerodynamic/thermal loading, and the deceleration experienced by the satellite. Additionally, the feasibility of gaining aerodynamic benefits by employing the solar panels as airfoils and utilizing the attitude control system to accomplish trimmed AoA is investigated.

Comments

Co-author Jinhee Byun was an AFIT graduate student (M.S. Aeronautical Engineering) at the time of this conference. (AFIT-ENY-MS-22-M-282, March 2022)

Source Publication

2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS