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Design, Analysis, Optimization, Manufacturing, and Testing of a 2U Cubesat
Joint Authors
Kostopoulos, V.
Ampatzoglou, Andreas
Source
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Abstract EN
The design optimization, development, and verification by analysis and testing of the 1st Greek cubesat, developed by the University of Patras and Libre Space Foundation (UPSat (University of Patras Satellite)), is presented.
The key innovative approach includes the replacement of the aluminum side faces with structural composite components, keeping the commonly used aluminum frame.
A “hybrid” double-unit (2U) cubesat structure was optimized, built, and tested for all launch and thermal loads/specifications required for launch and mission operations as imposed from the EU-funded FP7-QB50 project.
Results show that the new design of the structure using CFRP can offer similar levels of performance in terms of stiffness, while saving 30% of the mass, for the entire cubesat platform.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ampatzoglou, Andreas& Kostopoulos, V.. 2018. Design, Analysis, Optimization, Manufacturing, and Testing of a 2U Cubesat. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1168031
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ampatzoglou, Andreas& Kostopoulos, V.. Design, Analysis, Optimization, Manufacturing, and Testing of a 2U Cubesat. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1168031
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ampatzoglou, Andreas& Kostopoulos, V.. Design, Analysis, Optimization, Manufacturing, and Testing of a 2U Cubesat. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1168031
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1168031