A. Trolli, S. Casaccia, G. Pandarese, Vincenzo Castorani, G. M. Revel
{"title":"Composite materials characterization based on a computed tomography scan optimization approach","authors":"A. Trolli, S. Casaccia, G. Pandarese, Vincenzo Castorani, G. M. Revel","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10189925","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10189925","url":null,"abstract":"This work deals with the application of a DoE based optimization approach in order to estimate XCT parameters configuration quantitatively for three different kinds of composite materials in function of scan contrast-to-noise ratio measurement. These are carbon fiber, glass fiber and flax fiber reinforced epoxy composite materials. An analysis of actual densities of these scanned components, which resulted to be 1.53, 1.96 and 1.29 g/cm3 respectively, was useful to understand how much their variations, together with the percentage of inner detected anomalies, were linked to the optimal XCT parameters selected from DoE. These turned out to involve an X-ray source voltage of 120 kV for carbon and glass fiber ones, while 115 k V for flax fiber one.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126385435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Delfini, L. Gugliermetti, Riccardo Restivo Alessi, L. Saraceno, G. Zummo, Paolo Marzioli, F. Piergentili, F. Santoni, G. Santilli, M. Jahjah
{"title":"Development of a Two-Phase Flow Cooling System for Space Systems: design and ground research activity of Baridi-Sana Project","authors":"A. Delfini, L. Gugliermetti, Riccardo Restivo Alessi, L. Saraceno, G. Zummo, Paolo Marzioli, F. Piergentili, F. Santoni, G. Santilli, M. Jahjah","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190009","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing attention to Space for scientific and commercial uses has led, in recent years, to a miniaturization of space systems and satellites, trying and meeting the new needs of a longer operational life, reduced costs and weights, reliability without leaving apart the high performance needed for space applications. For this purpose, the quality and performance of the new generation of space systems are exponentially improved, the result of a new phase of space research. In this context, two-phase flow cooling systems assume great operational importance. This increasing attention is testified by the interest shown by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), that sponsored the Baridi-Sana Project, as a join work between the Italian Space Agency and Sapienza University of Rome, with the collaboration of ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, with the China Space Agency. Baridi-Sana was selected as one of nine scientific projects Planned for the China Space Station (CSS). In this study, the experimental activity related to this new two-phase flow cooling system, is reported, considering the system design and the characterization of the system, preparatory for the future operations in orbit.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"249 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116951230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of uncertainty of measurement with a tool probe on CNC machine tools","authors":"Daria Sałamacha, J. Józwik","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10189931","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10189931","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents the results of measurement uncertainty obtained with a tool probe for 4 cutting tools with different values of the nominal radius rf = {3, 4, 5, 7} mm. The use of a tool probe formed the basis for acquisition of experimental data to assess the uncertainty budget of the measurement system. The estimation was based on a statistical analysis of the tool radius dimension measurements obtained. Each radius value was determined from 30 repetitions of the tool probe measurement. The mean value and standard uncertainty of the obtained test results were determined. Assuming a coverage factor of k=2, the expanded uncertainty U was determined to be between 0.00142 mm and 0.00462 mm for the range of tool radius tested. The standard uncertainty ranged from 0.00081 to 0.00231 mm. The standard uncertainty of the probe according to the manufacturer's documentation is 0.0015 mm.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131125508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arvind Gurusekaran, Hugo de Souza Oliveira, V. Benedetti, M. Baratieri, N. Münzenrieder, M. Ciocca, P. Lugli, L. Petti
{"title":"Autonomous shape memory hinge for space applications powered via solar energy","authors":"Arvind Gurusekaran, Hugo de Souza Oliveira, V. Benedetti, M. Baratieri, N. Münzenrieder, M. Ciocca, P. Lugli, L. Petti","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190042","url":null,"abstract":"This work demonstrates a proof-of-concept autonomous hinge for the deployment of satellite radiators. The hinge utilizes the shape memory effect (SME), thanks to the use of a shape memory alloy (SMA). First SMA wires based on Nickel-Titanium are embedded into an Ecoflex polymeric material and subsequently solidified. The bending of the hinge is induced by a thermal stimulus provided by a silver-based heater printed on a $10mu m$ thick Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) substrate and embedded on top of the SMA structure. Heater powering is achieved via commercially available solar cells. Upon heating, the hinge transforms from a flat horizontal configuration to a curved bent one with approximately 45° bending angle on both sides of the hinge. In this work, we first describe the working principle of the hinge, to then show how the hinge is designed and prototyped, along with the realization of the proof-of-concept-device. Finally, laboratory testing of the autonomous hinge prototype is shown to investigate its motion and energy consumption performance. Upon reducing the temperature of the SMA wires by switching off the heater, the hinge returns to its original position with a 10° bending angle. The results prove that the hinge is capable of bending and unbending depending on the temperature, while being powered through solar cells using e.g., space solar radiation.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129129614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Aimasso, M. D. Dalla Vedova, D. Janner, P. Maggiore, Alberto Rovera
{"title":"Influence of adhesive and application method on FBG temperature sensors for space applications","authors":"A. Aimasso, M. D. Dalla Vedova, D. Janner, P. Maggiore, Alberto Rovera","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190035","url":null,"abstract":"Fiber optic sensors are already used in many industries, such as oil & gas and infrastructure. However, optical solutions have recently been explored in the aerospace sector, and Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) are the most relevant sensor type. FBG sensors are a growing market, with a projected market value growth in 2028 of $5167.4 million and a compound annual growth rate of 23.9 %. Their peculiar properties (small size, lightweight, immunity to electromagnetic fields, multiplexing capability, and fast response) can overcome many of the challenges presented by the space environment. Nonetheless, they are not common in aerospace applications. With the proper packaging, FBG sensors are suitable for many thermal and chemical sensing measurements. Furthermore, with suitable packaging, FBGs could be used in aerospace since they can reach cryogenic temperatures and have vacuum applications. In this work, the effects of the adhesive and the application method on the substrate for thermal sensing were examined in a vacuum in the -170 to 220°C temperature range. The campaign test was divided into three phases with different methodologies, analyzing the eventual disturb introduced by the bonding technique. When an effective strategy is adopted, the study confirmed that, in vacuum, FBG sensors could reach comparable results with traditional thermocouples at cryogenic temperatures. This, combined with the above-mentioned optical fiber advantages, proves FBG to be strategic for thermal testing in space.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114491926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact characterization on RC airplane model in operation using machine learning","authors":"F. Nicassio, F. Dipietrangelo, G. Scarselli","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190039","url":null,"abstract":"Structural Health Monitoring represents a growing field of great interest for aerospace engineering. This manuscript proposes an on-working SHM method for impact detection on RC airplane by ultrasounds, that is based on Machine Learning algorithms (polynomial regression and neural networks) and is useful to establish critical and dangerous operational conditions. The proposed method can be used to detect impact events both in metallic or composite structures, it is specifically designed to be used on typical fuselage and wing panels and is based on the propagation of Lamb waves in the structure on which PZT sensors are bonded for receiving signals. Algorithms are implemented in order to evaluate the impact location by post-processing the acquired signals. Several test cases are numerically studied before being tested in laboratory and reproduced on-working conditions. A good agreement between the numerical, laboratory and in-flight results is achieved.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"2016 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114572926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Catelani, L. Ciani, G. Patrizi, R. Singuaroli, M. Carratù, P. Sommella, A. Pietrosanto
{"title":"Analysis of noise contributions in low-cost IMUs through Allan's variance","authors":"M. Catelani, L. Ciani, G. Patrizi, R. Singuaroli, M. Carratù, P. Sommella, A. Pietrosanto","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10189971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10189971","url":null,"abstract":"Thanks to their enormous versatility, inertial platforms (IMUs) based on MEMS (Micro Electromechanical Systems) technology are now widely used in various fields. The strength of MEMS technology is the ability to miniaturize entire sensors within very small volumes. Inertial units play an important role in tracking an object in space and, therefore, in all the fields attached to it: self-driving vehicles, aerospace, and many others. The estimation of orientation in space is obtained using triaxial gyroscopes, accelerometers, and magnetometers. Raw data, output from inertial sensors, are commonly processed using different sensor fusion techniques and, on the base of their structure, may vary their sensitivity with respect to the acquired signals. A key aspect to consider in highly complex systems like these is noise components affecting measurements. The aim of the paper is to analyze the different noise components affecting low-cost IMU platforms to guide the selection of the particular sensor fusion technique to be employed.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131834475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multicarrier Waveforms for Moon-to-Earth RF Transmission","authors":"T. Rahman, V. Marojevic, C. Sacchi","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190023","url":null,"abstract":"More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, the race to the Moon has started again. In the framework of new missions, it will be of paramount importance to establish a reliable communication link between the vehicles (or astronauts) present on the Moon's surface and an Earth station. Alternative choices consider radio-frequency (RF), optical, and hybrid optical-RF solutions. In this paper, we focus on the RF transmission case. Recent works evidenced how diversity is required to face multipath fading issues due to the reflection of electromagnetic rays on the Lunar surface. For this reason, suitable waveforms, which are robust against multi path distortion should be considered. In this work, we propose multicarrier Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Single-Carrier OFDM (SC-OFDM), and Constant-Envelope OFDM (CE-OFDM). The comparative results will be discussed in order to select the best solution to cope with the various tradeoffs between link performance, spectral efficiency, and computational complexity.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126963798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Di Carolo, Giovanni Santonicola, F. Ancona, D. Palumbo, U. Galietti, C. Toscano, M. De Stefano Fumo, M. De Cesare
{"title":"Thermographic Non-Destructive Techniques for Evaluating Surface Coating in Ceramic Matrix Composites ISiComp®: A Capability Study","authors":"F. Di Carolo, Giovanni Santonicola, F. Ancona, D. Palumbo, U. Galietti, C. Toscano, M. De Stefano Fumo, M. De Cesare","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190011","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, thermographic techniques have been demonstrated to be effective non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for assessing the surface coating of components made from Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) ISiComp®. Developed by the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) and PETROCERAMICS, ISiComp is an innovative CMC development of the Thermal Protection System for the ESA Space Rider Re-entry Module. The study aimed to identify the condition of the coating and categorize the samples as coated, uncoated or oxidized using different sources and methods of thermal excitation such us Pulsed Thermography, Lock-in Thermography and Pulsed Lock-in Thermography. The statistical analysis of the results shows that thermographic techniques are capable of distinguishing the three different coating conditions at a significance level of $alpha=0.05$.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116315125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of Thermal Deformations on Accuracy Measurement With an Inspection Probe","authors":"P. Pieśko, M. Zawada-Michałowska, J. Józwik","doi":"10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190043","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents the results of impact studies heat generated in the cutting process on accuracy measurements using in-machine tools measurement systems - inspection probes. Conducted research works include determination of deformation values heat generated in the various machining processes materials. They are intended to estimate after what time from the end of machining, it is possible to measure, giving reliable and optimal results. Based on the results, it can be argued that the optimal time is the time after which changes in dimension caused by thermal deformation will be smaller than the measurement uncertainty of the object probe on the machine. This uncertainty depends largely on accuracy of the CNC machine. On the value of thermal deformations and the nature of their change over time also has a significant effect geometry of the workpiece (its dimensions, cross sections walls, shape) and the course of the machining process (technological parameters, machining strategies, etc.). In samples made of were used in the tests aluminum alloy EN AW-2024 T351 which is widely used in the aerospace industry, machined to parameters corresponding to the HPC (High Performance Cutting) technique.","PeriodicalId":153093,"journal":{"name":"2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115529844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}