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Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 303: A Mini-Review of Recent Developments in Plenoptic Background-Oriented Schlieren Technology for Flow Dynamics Measurement
12/04/2024 -
To uncover the underlying fluid mechanisms, it is crucial to explore imaging techniques for high-resolution and large-scale three-dimensional (3D) measurements of the flow field. Plenoptic...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 304: Collaborative Localization Method Based on Hybrid Network for Aerial Swarm
12/04/2024 -
In light of the satellite rejection environment and how aircraft can obtain high-precision positioning, this paper proposes a collaborative correction algorithm for aircraft based on the rank-defect...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 308: Tuning the Ballistic Performance of a Single-Burning-Rate Grain Solid Rocket Motor via New Discontinuous Embedded Metal Wires
15/04/2024 -
This work proposes a new effective method to realize variable thrust through discontinuous embedded metal wires in the solid rocket motor (SRM). We aimed to study the influence of discontinuous...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 307: An Autonomous Tow Truck Algorithm for Engineless Aircraft Taxiing
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The aviation industry has proposed multiple solutions to reduce fuel consumption, air pollution, and noise at airports, one of which involves deploying electric trucks for aircraft towing between the...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 305: Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of the Strain Isolation Pad in Thermal Protection Systems under Tension
12/04/2024 -
A strain isolation pad is a critical connection mechanism that enables deformation coordination between the rigid thermal insulation tile and the primary structure in the thermal protection system of...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 306: Secrecy Performance of a Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access-Based Space–Air–Ground Integrated Network System with Stochastic Geometry Distribution of Terrestrial Terminals and Fog Absorption in Optical Link
12/04/2024 -
Recently, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA)-based space–air–ground integrated networks (SAGINs) have gained increasing attention due to their robust communication, broader coverage,...
The Use of Lidar and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Detection and Size Estimation of Potholes
12/04/2024 -
Road potholes have a well-known impact on driving quality and safety. Therefore, timely mitigation of potholes is critical for the safety of road users. However, efficient and timely maintenance...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 288: Effects of Pitch Stabilization Buffer on the Dynamic Performance of Frame-Type Landing Gear
09/04/2024 -
During the landing and taxiing process of aircraft, the frame-type landing gear (FTLG) usually generates large pitch vibrations under external excitation. Excessive vibration increases localized...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 290: The Angular Momentum Unloading of the Asymmetric GEO Satellite by Using Electric Propulsion with a Mechanical Arm
09/04/2024 -
A high-precision attitude control satellite uses an angular momentum exchange device such as a flywheel or a control moment gyro as the actuator for attitude stability control. Once the accumulation...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 289: Transformer Encoder Enhanced by an Adaptive Graph Convolutional Neural Network for Prediction of Aero-Engines’ Remaining Useful Life
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Accurate prediction of remaining useful life (RUL) plays a significant role in ensuring the safe flight of aircraft. With the recent rapid development of deep learning, there has been a growing trend...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 291: Data Assimilation of Ideally Expanded Supersonic Jet Using RANS Simulation for High-Resolution PIV Data
09/04/2024 -
Data assimilation using particle image velocimetry (PIV) and Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulation was performed for an ideally expanded supersonic jet flying at a Mach number of...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 292: Serrations as a Passive Solution for Turbomachinery Noise Reduction
09/04/2024 -
Aircraft engine noise has become a significant concern for air operators to address. Engineering strategies have resulted in the development of easily applicable solutions, known as “passive...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 293: Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Aircraft Engines under High-Pressure Compressor Degradation Faults Based on FC-AMSLSTM
10/04/2024 -
The healthy operation of aircraft engines is crucial for flight safety, and accurate Remaining Useful Life prediction is one of the core technologies involved in aircraft engine prognosis and health...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 294: The Development of a 3D-Printed Compliant System for the Orientation of Payloads on Small Satellites: Material Characterization and Finite Element Analysis of 3D-Printed Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK)
10/04/2024 -
This article focuses on the development of a 3D-printed 2-degree-of-freedom (DOF) joint for the payloads’ orientation on small satellites. This system is a compliant mechanism, meaning that...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 295: Planetary Soil Simulant Characterisation: NU-LHT-2M Study Case to Support Oxygen Extraction Lab Tests with a Low-Temperature Carbothermal Process
10/04/2024 -
Since the landing on the lunar surface, the lunar regolith has begun to interact in different ways with landed elements, such as the wheels of a rover, astronaut suits, drills, and plants for...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 297: Experimental Study of the Effect of the Initial Droplet Diameter on the Evaporation Characteristics of Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine Droplets in a Subcritical Environment
11/04/2024 -
The evaporation characteristics of unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine droplets with different initial diameters in a subcritical environment were experimentally investigated with the...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 298: A Mesh-Based Approach for Computational Fluid Dynamics-Free Aerodynamic Optimisation of Complex Geometries Using Area Ruling
11/04/2024 -
In this paper, an optimisation procedure is introduced that uses a significantly cheaper, and CFD-free, objective function for aerodynamic optimisation than conventional CFD-driven approaches....
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 302: UAV Control Based on Pattern Recognition in Aquaculture Application
11/04/2024 -
This study proposes a drone application for the net cage aquaculture industry. A visual control structure is applied to the drone to obtain water-quality information surrounding the net cages. This...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 301: Dynamic Event-Triggered Prescribed Performance Robust Control for Aggressive Quadrotor Flight
11/04/2024 -
Aggressive flight has become increasingly important for expanding the applications of quadrotors. The typical characteristic of large and rapid changes in commands poses stringent demands on the...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 299: Investigation on Phase Transition and Collection Characteristics of Non-Spherical Ice Crystals with Eulerian and Lagrangian Methods
11/04/2024 -
Ice crystal icing occurs in jet engine compressors, which can severely degrade jet engine performance. In this paper, two different numerical calculation methods, the Eulerian method and the...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 300: Artificial Intelligence Approach in Aerospace for Error Mitigation
11/04/2024 -
Many of the reports created at assembly lines, where all components of an aircraft are installed, frequently indicate that errors threaten safety. The proposed methodology in this study evaluates...
