Research Publications
Welcome to the Research Publications page, where I am excited to share my contributions in the field of rocket recovery systems. These publications take you on a comprehensive journey from simulations and preliminary design to development, testing, and ultimately, the launch of rocket recovery systems.
Systematic Design of a Parachute Recovery System for
the Stratos III Student Built Sounding Rocket
This paper presents the Stratos III project by Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE), aiming to break the European altitude record for amateur rocketry. The project focuses on recovering flight data by separating the rocket and retrieving the nose cone. It highlights the deployment of a Hemisflo ribbon drogue parachute to stabilize the nose cone during descent, ensuring successful recovery. Simulation-based analysis confirms the system's capability to handle diverse flight conditions, providing confidence in hardware recovery.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-3626
Flight Simulations of the Stratos III Parachute Recovery System
The Stratos III rocketry project, led by students from Delft University of Technology, aims to break the European student altitude record for a sounding rocket. To recover the flight data and mitigate the risk of losing contact, a parachute recovery system is crucial. The team developed two simulation tools, ParSim and TumSim, for conceptual and detailed design, respectively. These tools have been verified and validated using other missions and have successfully predicted the flight profiles. The simulations provide valuable insights and serve as a baseline model for future entry, descent, and landing systems.
Comparison of Various Parachute Deployment Systems for
Full Rocket Recovery of Sounding Rockets
Three concepts for parachute-based recovery systems are described, involving different approaches to separating the nose cone and tank. The article provides a detailed breakdown of each concept, including estimations of mass, reliability, and performance. Furthermore, the various methods for parachute deployment are explained, along with an overview of their advantages and disadvantages. The article concludes by offering recommendations on the most suitable deployment system based on the earlier discussed concepts.