3 papers
eess.SY2026
A partitioned fluid-structure interaction solver for two-phase sloshing and flexible spacecraft dynamics
Umberto Zucchelli, Miguel Alfonso Mendez, Annafederica Urbano +3
This paper presents a high-fidelity direct numerical simulation (DNS)-fluid-structure interaction (FSI) framework for rigid-liquid-flexible spacecraft dynamics under microgravity c…
math.OC2026
A Methodology for Integrating Life Cycle Assessment into a Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization Framework for Sustainable Launcher Development
Alice De Oliveira, Mathieu Balesdent, Loïc Brevault +1
The increasing number of orbital and sub-orbital launches makes it necessary to investigate the environmental impacts of launch vehicles and incorporate eco-design considerations i…
eess.SY2025
Closed-loop control of sloshing fuel in a spinning spacecraft
Umberto Zucchelli, Miguel Alfonso Mendez, Annafederica Urbano +3
New-generation space missions require satellites to carry substantial amounts of liquid propellant, making it essential to analyse the coupled control-structure-propellant dynamics…