Aerospace, Volume 12, Issue 5

This paper focuses on exploring the variable throat-assisted restart method for high-Mach-number inlets. A two-dimensional adjustable throat hypersonic inlet was designed, and unsteady numerical simulations were carried out on its restart process, wh...

This paper introduces ACCORD, a support platform designed to digitalize and automate the coordination processes required by the current drone regulatory framework. Drone operators must complete several coordination actions with both aeronautical and...

We demonstrated the development, implementation, and functional verification of the combustion science payload deployed on the China Space Station. The Combustion Science Experiment System (CSES) integrated seven subsystems and modular plugins to add...

With the rapid development of both commercial and general aviation, the frequency assignment problem for aviation navigation stations has become increasingly important. This paper presents a general algorithm for frequency assignment at individual av...

The use of CFRP composite increased significantly since the last 40 years for aircraft structure. Unfortunately, such structures are subjected to significant damages if struck by lightning compared to metallic structure. This is mainly due to the low...

The study of thruster plume flow fields can yield a series of thruster performance parameters such as thrust effect, spacecraft plume contamination, etc., which is of great significance for thruster development. The paper presents a physical simulati...

Every year, airlines invest considerable resources in recovering from irregular operations caused by delays and disruptions to aircraft and crew. Consequently, the need to reschedule aircraft and crew to better address these problems has become press...

Airfoil aerodynamic design represents an essential domain in aircraft development, where the pursuit of advanced and intelligent optimization strategies is important for achieving significant advancements. In this paper, we demonstrate the effectiven...

This study addresses threat scenario identification and quantitative evaluation in the context of the information security risk assessment process for airborne networks. A method integrating an improved system-theoretic process analysis (STPA) and th...

A novel approach to the calculation and optimization methodology of repairable elements of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structures using pre-cured composite patches is proposed. These patches are glued to the damaged structure with adhesives filled...

The thermal decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a promising green propellant was performed over free-noble metallic-based catalysts deposited on abundant supports. A 30% (w/w) H₂O₂ liquid was decomposed over 1 wt.% of copper-based catalysts...

The wind tunnel experiment process is a nonlinear process with complex process characteristics. It is the primary task to master the key physical parameters and performance evaluation criteria during its operation. Aiming at the characteristics of mu...

To enhance the penetration capability of hypersonic vehicles in the gliding phase, an intelligent maneuvering penetration strategy combining imitation learning and reinforcement learning is proposed. Firstly, a reinforcement learning penetration mode...

The author reviewed and classified maintenance reports that cited smoke, odor, or fumes (SOFs) that US airlines sent to the FAA over four years between 2018 and 2023. The US fleet composition was also calculated to put the number of SOF reports on ea...

Bird strikes pose a significant threat to aviation safety, particularly affecting the wing structures of aircraft. This research aims to design and analyze the impact of bird strikes on wing structures using response surface method and metaheuristics...

A newly designed tilt-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (Tilt-wing UAV) requires a unified control strategy across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and transition modes, introducing significant challenges. Existing control strategies typically rely on accurate mo...

Prediction of aircraft aerodynamic parameters is crucial for aircraft design, yet traditional computational fluid dynamics methods remain time-consuming and labor-intensive. This work presents a novel model, the image and state information-based atte...

Mars has long captivated the human imagination as a potential destination for settlement and scientific exploration. After deploying individual rovers, the next step in our journey to Mars is the autonomous exploration of the Red Planet using a colla...

This study systematically investigates the dynamic evolution of chemical regimes in pulsed coaxial dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma under atmospheric pressure using mass spectrometry. An innovative real-time mass spectrometric monitoring met...

Satellite networks face escalating cybersecurity threats from evolving attack vectors and systemic complexities. This paper proposes SatGuard, a novel framework integrating a three-dimensional penetration testing methodology and a nonlinear risk asse...

This article reviews the physical and chemical mechanisms associated with unsteady swirl-stabilized partially or fully lean premixed combustion. The processes of flame stabilization, mode conversion, swirl number oscillation, equivalence ratio oscill...

The process of spacecraft entry, deceleration, landing, and ascent requires high specific impulse, high reliability, and high-precision thrust adjustments for the power system. The new hybrid rocket motor adopts a complex-shaped grain and high-energy...

Due to the limited difference in maneuverability between the pursuer and the evader in three-dimensional space, it is difficult for a single pursuer to capture the evader. To address this, this paper proposes a strategy where three pursuers intercept...

Accurate quantification of metallic contaminants in rocket exhaust plumes serves as a critical diagnostic indicator for engine wear monitoring. This paper develops a hybrid method combining atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) theory with a genetic alg...

This paper presents the development of a novel aerodynamic model tailored for the Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage (BIRE), a non-traditional fixed-wing aircraft empennage inspired by avian flight. The BIRE replaces the conventional vertical stabilizer...

Accurate and robust relative pose estimation is the first step in ensuring the success of an active debris removal mission. This paper introduces a novel method to detect structural markers on the European Space Agency’s Environmental Satellite...

In this paper, a controller design method based on deep reinforcement learning is proposed for a wide-range variable cycle engine with a turbine interstage mixed architecture. The PID controller is subject to limitations, including single-input singl...

The load spectrum serves as the foundation for the life analysis of aero-engine turbine disks. To enhance the accuracy of life assessments for turbine disks, this study compiles a time-varying load spectrum for turbine disks. Firstly, a surrogate mod...

In this study, two-dimensional airfoil shapes obtained in aerodynamic optimizations are converted to three-dimensional wing models and then their aerodynamic and sonic boom performance are evaluated. The airfoil shapes analyzed are the diamond, Busem...

Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite networks offer a promising avenue for achieving global connectivity, despite certain technical and economic challenges such as high implementation costs and the complexity of network management. Nonetheless, real-time...

Efficient and adaptive mission planning for Earth Observation Satellites (EOSs) remains a challenging task due to the growing complexity of user demands, task constraints, and limited satellite resources. Traditional heuristic and metaheuristic appro...

Aircraft engines are regularly inspected with borescopes to detect faults at an early stage and maintain airworthiness. A critical part of this inspection process is accurately measuring any detected damage to determine whether it exceeds allowable l...

High-test peroxide (HTP) monopropellant thrusters are being considered for spacecraft lander missions due to their simplicity and reduced toxicity compared to traditional propellants. Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) throttling is a key technique for pre...

Path planning for stratospheric airships in dynamic wind fields is challenging due to complex wind variations and strict nighttime energy constraints. This paper proposes a hybrid Level-Set Particle Swarm Optimization (LS-PSO) framework. Firstly, it...

This paper proposes two compact, efficient, and lightweight heat exchangers based on triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMSs). Designed in an annular configuration, the heat exchangers meet the requirements of micro gas turbines for compactness. Two...

In the present paper, a reduced-order modeling (ROM) approach based on a hybrid neural network is presented in order to calculate wing buffet pressure distributions due to structural eigenmode-based deformations. The accurate prediction of unsteady s...

A novel deployable reflector antenna for small satellites has been designed, fabricated, and experimentally validated. The reflector utilizes a doubly curved flexible surface manufactured from a triaxially woven fabric-reinforced silicone (TWFS) comp...

The vigorous development of urban air mobility (UAM) is reshaping the urban travel landscape, but it also poses severe challenges to the safe and efficient operation of dense and complex airspace. Potential conflicts between flight plans have become...

Aviation is highly regulated with a strong focus on safety. If machine learning models are to be used in aviation, their correctness must be proven as part of the certification process. As the number of data points is limited in real-world applicatio...

To meet the increasingly stringent performance indicators of gas turbines, the turbine inlet temperature has increased, and variable geometry turbine technology is widely applied. Therefore, this study developed a quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) met...

We present a novel approach to generating a cooperative guidance strategy using deep reinforcement learning to address the challenge of cooperative multi-missile strikes under uncontrollable velocity conditions. This method employs the multi-agent pr...

Aiming to reduce energy demand and carbon footprint, minimize noise impact, and enhance flight safety and efficiency during aerotow operations, this study integrates an electric propulsion system and an automatic flight control system (AFCS) into the...

The motion of a copter with a suspended payload in a vertical plane is considered. The payload has a spherical shape and contains a concentric spherical cavity partially filled with ideal liquid. The system is subjected to horizontal stationary wind....

With the rapid advancement of the civil aviation sector and the concurrent expansion of pilot training programs, a pressing need arises for more efficient assessment methodologies during the pilot training process. Traditional written evaluations con...

The unsteady interactions in rotating detonation turbine engines (RDTE) remain poorly understood. To address this, a 2D numerical model integrating a rotating detonation combustor (RDC) with a first-stage turbine is established to analyze flow struct...

Active space debris removal is now integral to modern space exploration. In order to address the problem of a heterogeneous satellite swarm with different payloads carrying out the emergency active removal of space debris, this paper proposes a Multi...

In actual flight, aircraft rarely operate under a single design condition; multiple flight states must be considered to meet performance requirements. With the push for green and low-carbon aviation, there is growing demand for high-performance, fuel...

Aircraft boarding is one of the most essential handling processes carried out at an airport. Its importance derives from the fact that it is part of the critical path; that is, the time of its completion determines the aircraft’s departure time...

The frequent occurrence of space debris collision incidents has made research on autonomous satellite avoidance necessary. Against this backdrop, the paper presents a short-term autonomous space debris avoidance algorithm based on the Equivalent Line...

To tackle climate change, aircraft designers envision new aircraft concepts which promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable greener flights. One option is hybrid-electric propulsion architectures. The University of Stuttgart has built and...