Creation of a complex of design models for the parametrical analysis of small spacecrafts with electric propulsion thrusters

Аuthors

Kul'kov V. M.

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia

e-mail: vmk_1@mail.ru

Abstract

The complex of models of design researches of the unified space platforms (USP) of small spacecrafts (SSC) with electric propulsion units (EPU) for the analysis of their design aspect on the basis of scale transformations is presented. The actual problem of modeling of design parameters of the USP of various dimensions proceeding from known similar development is considered. Influence of scale on characteristics of EPU and its subsystems is investigated. In the methodical plan the approach to a solution of the problem of creation of family of small space platforms of different purpose is created. Mathematical models for design researches and the analysis of characteristics of SSC with electric propulsion thrusters (EPT) on the basis of stationary plasma thrusters (SPT) are offered.

Keywords:

the small spacecraft, the electric propulsion thruster, the unified space platform, methods of the design analysis