Modelling and simulation (M&S) is used by organisations that develop devices, components and systems for space travel, operations and communication. In this ebook, you will learn how four teams around the world are using M&S to optimise the technologies that make space exploration possible.
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In one story, you will learn how engineers at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) built a simulation app that saves time and money during the additive manufacturing process for a 3D printed injector for hybrid rocket engines. You will also see how NASA combined thermal modelling and experimental testing to find an optimal compressor design for the system that makes the air breathable at the International Space Station. In another story, you will learn about how NASA adopted a higher-fidelity modelling approach supported by multiphysics analysis to gain greater insight into combustion instability in solid rocket motors and liquid engines. In addition, you will see how engineers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) are using multiphysics analysis to explore how electron emission can be used to improve power efficiency in extreme-environment technology.
The ebook also features articles on the antennas that can be found on a spacecraft and the different simulation techniques that are best suited for each type of antenna, as well as how M&S can be used to help predict heat-related risks to satellite performance and longevity.
About COMSOL
The COMSOL Multiphysics® modelling and simulation software is used in all fields of engineering, manufacturing and scientific research to simulate designs, devices and processes. The platform is an integrated environment for creating physics-based models and simulation applications.
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