Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Research Advisor
Pernicka, Henry J.
Anklesaria, Yezad
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
University Nanosatellite Program (UNP); OURE
Abstract
The Missouri Rolla and Missouri Rolla Second Satellite (MR & MRS) is a paired satellite developed by the Missouri S& T Satellite Reseach Team (M-SAT) designed to test new technologies in support of missions involving proximity operations. The M-SAT team won first place in the Nanosatellite Competition hosted by Air Force Research Laboratory in 2015 and obtained funding to proceed with design development. The MR & MRS satellite today will undergo extensive revisions to meet new design requirements and changing technological advancements. The alterations planned for MR & MRS will not only change the structure but directly affect the thermal profile of the satellite. Previous iterations of MR & MRS produced cold-running temperatures that are to be addressed though integration of passive thermal controls. This project will research alternate design configurations to meet new design requirements and utilize a finite element method to conduct a thermal analysis to simulate thermal behavior, predict temperatures, and optimize designs to ensure components stay within safe operating temperatures. As the M-SAT team prepares to enter into the next phase of satellite design for MR & MRS, the future of M-SAT and newly developing missions lay ahead for possibilities.
Biography
Joseph Nguyen is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering from Springfield, Missouri. Joseph formerly served as a Team Manager for the Missouri S& T Satellite Research Team (M-SA T) and was a co-founder of the Resource Management Team. Joseph now serves as the Student Director of M-SA T. Outside of M-SA T, Joseph is currently involved with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Engineering Management, and is a Kummer Vanguard Scholar. After graduation, Joseph hopes to start a career in the space industry working on satellites, rockets, or any space-related applications. In his spare time, Joseph enjoys photography, traveling, new experiences, and is an adrenaline enthusiast.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
OURE Fellows Proposal Oral Applicant
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Havener Center - Carver Room
Presentation Date
10 April 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FEA Analysis on S& T Student Designed Satellite
Havener Center - Carver Room
The Missouri Rolla and Missouri Rolla Second Satellite (MR & MRS) is a paired satellite developed by the Missouri S& T Satellite Reseach Team (M-SAT) designed to test new technologies in support of missions involving proximity operations. The M-SAT team won first place in the Nanosatellite Competition hosted by Air Force Research Laboratory in 2015 and obtained funding to proceed with design development. The MR & MRS satellite today will undergo extensive revisions to meet new design requirements and changing technological advancements. The alterations planned for MR & MRS will not only change the structure but directly affect the thermal profile of the satellite. Previous iterations of MR & MRS produced cold-running temperatures that are to be addressed though integration of passive thermal controls. This project will research alternate design configurations to meet new design requirements and utilize a finite element method to conduct a thermal analysis to simulate thermal behavior, predict temperatures, and optimize designs to ensure components stay within safe operating temperatures. As the M-SAT team prepares to enter into the next phase of satellite design for MR & MRS, the future of M-SAT and newly developing missions lay ahead for possibilities.
