Date of Award

6-2023

Degree Name

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Department/Program

Aerospace Engineering

College

College of Engineering

Advisor

Eric Mehiel

Advisor Department

Aerospace Engineering

Advisor College

College of Engineering

Abstract

Creating system models and simulations allow for rapid, iterative analysis of spacecraft mission performance. This design methodology provides opportunities for improvement before allocating resources towards further physical spacecraft development. Horizon Simulation Framework (HSF) is a system evaluation tool that can be used for the assessment of spacecraft mission performance, subject to mission targets, constraints, and spacecraft design. Specific subsystems are defined for a unique mission case and are evaluated through a Day-in-the-Life (DITL) scenario simulation. Valuable information can be derived from failed attempted mission-related events, highlighting shortcomings in subsystem capabilities. Further information can be unveiled by assessing possible system sensitivity to changes in subsystem parameters. Utilizing HSF as a mission simulation and evaluation tool, this thesis will provide failure analyses of simulated missions that would otherwise be lost using HSF’s original output data, along with the ability to create parametric, multithreaded studies about each system. This thesis will configure HSF’s simulation with differing subsystem attribute values simultaneously to provide an array of solutions for the user to compare and utilize for further optimization of the system for the defined mission.

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