Metamodel-based multidisciplinary design optimization methods for aerospace system

R Shi, T Long, N Ye, Y Wu, Z Wei, Z Liu - Astrodynamics, 2021 - Springer
The design of complex aerospace systems is a multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)
problem involving the interaction of multiple disciplines. However, because of the necessity …

Overview and key technology of the membrane drag sail for low Earth orbit satellite deorbit

R Zhang, K Yang, J Zhang, S Bi - Space: Science & Technology, 2024 - spj.science.org
With the escalating frequency of space activities, particularly the launch of constellation
satellites, the amount of space debris experienced gradually increases, posing threats to the …

[HTML][HTML] Charged aerodynamics: Ionospheric plasma drag on objects in low-Earth orbit

T Lafleur - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Objects in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) experience a range of environmental conditions
that influence their trajectories. Aside from gravitational effects and solar radiation pressure …

Collision avoidance of satellites using ionospheric drag

T Kleinig, B Smith, C Capon - Acta Astronautica, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract 50,000+ satellites are scheduled for launch by 2030, bringing both massive
opportunities and equally massive challenges. Key among these challenges is the ability to …

Deorbiting Perfomance of Electrodynamic Tethers to Mitigate Space Debris

G Sarego, L Olivieri, A Valmorbida… - … Journal of Aerospace …, 2021 - research.unipd.it
International guidelines recommend removing any artificial body in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
within 25 years from mission completion. Among disposal strategies, electrodynamic tethers …

Study of the deorbit sail damage under the combined effects of atomic oxygen erosion and material defects

Y Fu, R Gong, Z Ding, Z Zeng, G Wei, Y Xiao - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to help control the spread of space debris and junk, deorbit sail devices have been
used for deorbiting techniques; however, this approach is still considered risky due to …

Influence of satellite motion control system parameters on performance of space debris capturing

M Akhloumadi, D Ivanov - Aerospace, 2020 - mdpi.com
Relative motion control problem for capturing the tumbling space debris object is
considered. Onboard thrusters and reaction wheels are used as actuators. The nonlinear …

Deciphering Solar Cycle Influence on Long-Term Orbital Deterioration of Space Debris in LEO and MEO orbits

AM Ashruf, A Bhaskar, TK Pant - arXiv preprint arXiv:2405.08837, 2024 - arxiv.org
The rapid increase in the number of space debris represents a substantial threat to the
sustained viability of space operations. Monitoring these debris is critical for space …

Self-Consistent Calculations of Satellite Surface Potential and the Resulting Drag Coefficient With Varied Ionospheric Composition

A Fazel Najafabadi, T Shinde, TN Parashar… - AIAA SCITECH 2025 …, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
The growing number of satellites operating in LEO highlights the necessity for a better
understanding of ionospheric aerodynamics to mitigate collision risks, ensure in-orbit safety …

Effects of Charge Density Variations on Aerodynamics of Low Earth Orbit Objects

A Fazel Najafabadi, J Glowacki, F Watson… - AIAA SCITECH 2024 …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
Predicting the ionospheric aerodynamic forces acting on a satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO)
is critical both in terms of avoiding collisions with other satellites in this area as well as …