Open AccessWeights and sizing assessment in the context of small launcher design
Author(s) -
Alexandru-Iulian Onel,
Teodor-Viorel Chelaru
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
incas buletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.282
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2247-4528
pISSN - 2066-8201
DOI - 10.13111/2066-8201.2020.12.3.11
Subject(s) - sizing , payload (computing) , multidisciplinary design optimization , context (archaeology) , key (lock) , computer science , scheme (mathematics) , iterative design , optimal design , systems engineering , multidisciplinary approach , control engineering , simulation , engineering , mathematical optimization , mathematics , art , computer network , social science , paleontology , mathematical analysis , computer security , machine learning , network packet , sociology , scheduling (production processes) , visual arts , biology
The paper presents mathematical models that can be used to quickly define preliminary key aspects regarding the sizing and weight characteristics of studied small launchers. The tool developed based on the proposed mathematical models can be used for standalone liquid propelled stage design or it can be integrated in an iterative multidisciplinary optimisation design scheme (MDO) for a preliminary small launcher design, able to insert the desired payload into a predefined orbit.