In order to provide experimental data and physical insight into the interactions between Low Earth Orbit space objects and their rarefied plasma environment, this project will play a central role in developing a world first satellite wind tunnel.
Subject:
In order to provide experimental data and physical insight into the interactions between Low Earth Orbit space objects and their rarefied plasma environment, this project will play a central role in developing a world first satellite wind tunnel, based on coupling a thermal vacuum chamber with high energy low density plasma sources.
A coupled numerical/experimental approach will be used to explore, develop viable concepts, underpinning them with physical insight.
Supervisors:
Dr Philippe Lorrain P.Lorrain@adfa.edu.au
Dr Cormac Corr (ANU) cormac.corr@anu.edu.au
UNSW Canberra Space
