Space systems design (spacecraft, satellites, space stations and their equipment)
Mostafa Jafarpanah; Hassan Naseh
Volume 14, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 25-33
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present the cost estimation model for Cryogenic/Semi-Crogenic space propulsion systems. Therefore, the space propulsion system selection from fuel and oxidizer type aspect and achieving the maximum performance and minimum cost has been performed. Then, the fuel and oxidizer ...
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The purpose of this paper is to present the cost estimation model for Cryogenic/Semi-Crogenic space propulsion systems. Therefore, the space propulsion system selection from fuel and oxidizer type aspect and achieving the maximum performance and minimum cost has been performed. Then, the fuel and oxidizer pair samples based on the mass – energy specifications (engine weight- specific impulse) and engine operation cycle type with respect to the mission possibility has been determined. To this end, the algorithm for implementing and using the proposed cost estimation model has been designed. In this algorithm, the proposed cost estimation model is developed based on the existing cost estimation relationship and verified by comparing the existing models. Finally, the outputs in the algorithm are cost-performance (specific impulse) graph for the seven fuels and oxidizer pairwise, engine selection based on achieving maximum specific impulse and providing the design space searches for the cost and time optimization in the space projects.
