Thesis Worker - SAW Deployment Dynamics - Simulation and Testing

• Building blocks approach based on BGC flight hardware performances (component level testing results will be made available)
• Build a flexible model which can accommodate multiple type of wings and configuration (i.e. different size, number of panels, motorisation, damping, synchronisation,…)
• Ensure a user-friendly interface
• Generate documentation
• The development can be inspired from the existing Simulink Models already available at BGC
• The development framework is to be chosen and traded between the multiple available options (Simulink, Python, …)
• Understanding of torque budget as per ECSS standard

• Use of BGC Deployment Testing Facility
• Use of BGC solar array wing (testing model which can be build-up in different configurations such as variation on number of panels, torque at each hinges, damping, etc.
• Definition of all the configurations to be tested based on hardware
• Development of the measurement set-up ensuring a repeatable and exploitable data acquisition
• Understanding of the variability of the hardware between each deployment
• Understanding of the contribution of each component of the SAW

• Verification of the accuracy of the deployment simulation
• Tuning of parameters of simulation
• Data extraction from deployment testing (mainly video based)

• Currently enrolled in a Master in Mechanical-, Aerospace-, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Interested in the space industry and space standards
• Proactive attitude, good problem-solving skills and decision-making
• Knowledge of development framework codes (e.g., Matlab Simulink, Python,..)
• Ability to synthesise results and generate structured documentation
• Fluency in English, written and spoken (company language)

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