Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8055600 | Acta Astronautica | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper the AM-induced evolution of the design process for small satellites is investigated, leading to the identification of optimal design strategies and the definition of a new MAIT concept. A review of the open literature is presented and some introductory concepts are exposed to highlight the effect of the introduction of AM technologies in the development of new satellites systems. In particular, an innovative structural configuration for the CubeSat class of satellites is proposed, with the ultimate goal of minimizing system complexity via parts reduction and the integration of subsystems through an innovative assembly configuration, as an example to be considered for larger satellites.
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Authors
P. Gaudenzi, S. Atek, V. Cardini, M. Eugeni, G. Graterol Nisi, L. Lampani, M. Pasquali, L. Pollice,