CHAOS: An octree-based PIC-DSMC code for modeling of electron kinetic properties in a plasma plume using MPI-CUDA parallelization
R Jambunathan, DA Levin - Journal of computational physics, 2018 - Elsevier
A new computational framework for a coupled PIC-DSMC tool using multiple GPUs to model
the kinetic behavior of electrons in plasma plumes is presented in this work. The disparate …
the kinetic behavior of electrons in plasma plumes is presented in this work. The disparate …
[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 …
that influence their trajectories. Aside from gravitational effects and solar radiation pressure …
[HTML][HTML] Modeling of the electronic excited states in high-temperature flows
This article introduces a novel model for describing the electronic excited states in the direct
simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) technique. The model involves the coupling the vibrational …
simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) technique. The model involves the coupling the vibrational …
picFoam: An OpenFOAM based electrostatic Particle-in-Cell solver
C Kühn, R Groll - Computer Physics Communications, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract picFoam is a fully kinetic electrostatic Particle-in-Cell (PIC) solver, including Monte
Carlo Collisions (MCC), for non-equilibrium plasma research in the open-source framework …
Carlo Collisions (MCC), for non-equilibrium plasma research in the open-source framework …
PIC-DSMC simulation of a Hall thruster plume with charge exchange effects using pdfoam
SH Kang - Aerospace, 2023 - mdpi.com
To develop technologies for the stable operation of electric propulsion systems, the effects of
charge exchange (CEX) on the exhaust plume of a Hall thruster were studied using the …
charge exchange (CEX) on the exhaust plume of a Hall thruster were studied using the …
The effects of Gurney flap on the aerodynamic performance of NACA 0012 airfoil in the rarefied gas flow
In this research, the rarefied gas flow around the NACA 0012 airfoil with attached Gurney
flap at Mach number 2 and three different Knudsen numbers (0.026, 0.1 and 0.26) are …
flap at Mach number 2 and three different Knudsen numbers (0.026, 0.1 and 0.26) are …
Effect of ionospheric drag on atmospheric density estimation and orbit prediction
Accurate prediction of aerodynamic forces in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) remains a key challenge
for space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) activities. A …
for space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) activities. A …
Ionospheric drag for satellite formation control
Constellations of miniaturized satellites that provide novel and cost-effective capabilities are
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …
Satellite surface charging in LEO with ProPIC
ProPIC is a fully kinetic particle-in-cell (PIC) solver developed for space electric propulsion.
This work has extended its capabilities to simulate satellite surface charging and wake …
This work has extended its capabilities to simulate satellite surface charging and wake …
Ionospheric drag for accelerated deorbit from upper low earth orbit
Orbit debris mitigation restrictions placed on the growing number of miniaturised spacecraft
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …