Preliminary Mechanical and Thermal Dimensioning of the SP@M Instrument
2024 (English) Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
This thesis presents the preliminary mechanical, sector shielding , and thermal analysesfor the SP@M instrument, which is part of the M-Matisse mission. The structural design isdriven by ECSS standards and mission specifications, it is composed by two main elementsthe detection unit and the electronic box, both subjected to finite element method (FEM)simulations. These simulations validated the instrument’s mechanical integrity, confirmingits ability to withstand the stresses of space environments.The Sector Shielding Analysis analysed the protection of sensitive components againstspace radiation, providing necessary insights into regarding shielding configurations.Lastly a comprehensive thermal analysis was conducted to evaluate the instrument’stemperature behavior over the orbit, retrieving important results that will be comparedwith the future operational requirements.The results from these analyses offer a strong foundation for the further developmentof the SP@M instrument.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages 2024. , p. 43
Keywords [en]
Mechanical, Thermal, Radiation, Design, Simulation, Structural analysis, FEM
National Category
Engineering and Technology Vehicle and Aerospace Engineering
Identifiers URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-110602 OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-110602 DiVA, id: diva2:1909225
External cooperation
IRAP - Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie
Subject / course Student thesis, at least 30 credits
Educational program Space Engineering, master's level (120 credits)
Presentation
2024-09-18, 9 Av. du Colonel Roche, Toulouse, 13:30 (English)
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-10-302024-10-302026-03-12 Bibliographically approved