I. Uriol Balbin
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Analysis of Solar Array Deployments
A Correlation Study Characterising Deployment Behavior
Solar cells have been used on satellites since early after their invention, now present on virtually every satellite. To accommodate the power consumption of satellites, large panels have to be fitted to it. These are normally folded in a harmonica-like way, to fit within the lau
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Investigating Thermal Testing Methods in the Frequency Domain
An Alternate Approach to Thermal Model Correlation
Thermal Mathematical Models (TMMs) are used to predict the thermal behavior of satellite structures in orbit. However, due to inherent uncertainties in these models, physical testing is necessary to achieve reliable predictions. While these tests are critical, they often introduc
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Design and Optimization of a Retroreflector Array for Satellite Laser Ranging
Integration with TU Delft New Satellite and Ground Station
The design of an optimized retroreflector array for satellite laser ranging (SLR) is critical for enhancing satellite tracking accuracy and providing a passive space segment backup for conventional attitude determination systems. This thesis documents the research aimed at develo
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Neural-Network Based Thermal Modeling of Small Satellites
A First-Principles Approach
The use of small satellites, enabled by the standardization of the CubeSat specifications and miniaturization in electronics, has seen a rapid increase in the past decades. The low-cost and short development time of these satellites has made them an attractive option for both com
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This thesis presents the development, analysis, and testing of a comprehensive testing methodology for determining the mass, Center of Gravity (CoG), and principal Moments of Inertia (MoI) of small rocket stages. The methodology comprises five sequential tests, encompassing both
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In this work, it is demonstrated that kirigami deformation behaviour can be controlled by tailoring the anisotropic material that is used to create the kirigami structure. The ultimate goal is to find a relationship between the material pattern and the deformation behaviour of th
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The need for Earth observation telescopes with high spatial and temporal resolution is constantly increasing, however, current state-of-the-art telescopes are costly. The Deployable Space Telescope project at TU Delft aims to provide a solution with an Earth observation telescope
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