System of Diagnostics of the High-Power Accelerator during Formation of Pulsed Bremsstrahlung

System of diagnostics of the high-power electron accelerator based on undisturbing methods and measuring tools of electron beam characteristics as well as amplitude-time characteristics of the pulse forming system is presented. The analysis of amplitude-time characteristics reproducibility of the electromagnetic pulse formation system, electron beam spectral characteristics and properties of bremsstrahlung in the position of test specimen under given modes of operation of the accelerator performs using developed software. Possibilities of complex diagnostics of the power accelerator electron beams acceleration regime and accelerator units are illustrated by analysis of the accelerating tube parameters

System of Diagnostics of the High-Power Accelerator during Formation of Pulsed Bremsstrahlung

System of diagnostics of the high-power electron accelerator based on undisturbing methods and measuring tools of electron beam characteristics as well as amplitude-time characteristics of the pulse forming system is presented. The analysis of amplitude-time characteristics reproducibility of the electromagnetic pulse formation system, electron beam spectral characteristics and properties of bremsstrahlung in the position of test specimen under given modes of operation of the accelerator performs using developed software. Possibilities of complex diagnostics of the power accelerator electron beams acceleration regime and accelerator units are illustrated by analysis of the accelerating tube parameters

Arcadian Renewable Energy System: Renewable Energy for Mars Habitat

The human eye has turned itself back to the sky with the commercialisation of the space industry, and a new goal has been set. Setting foot on the Red Planet is the next stage of the human exploration of the universe. The travel to Mars is very lengthy and costly, nonetheless the planet still shows great potential for sustaining human life. To make this a possibility, there is a need for locally sourced energy. The presence of (re-)usable resources on Mars could pave the way to further expand the exploration to an interplanetary scale, and successfully maintain a human presence outside the Earth's atmosphere. The availability of energy will be a key indicator for the success of the human race in the colonisation of Mars. To answer this call for the need to generate locally sourced energy, the design of a renewable energy system was started by a team of students and staff from the faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology: The Arcadian Renewable Energy System (ARES). The energy system will power the construction and operations of a Mars habitat, to support the livability of humans. The system will use complementary renewable energy sources integrated into a microgrid, to sustainably harvest energy from local Martian environment and resources. To ensure the design will be able to fulfil its purpose, a mission need statement and a project objective statement are generated: Mission Need Statement: To provide renewable energy supply of 10 kW to a Mars habitat. Project Objective Statement: Design a renewable energy supply system, primarily focusing on wind energy, which provides 10kW to a Mars habitat, by 10 students in 10 weeks. Synthesis Exercise (DSE) will last a total of 10 weeks, beginning on the 20th of April, ending on the 2nd of July, with a poster session and symposium. The DSE is in collaboration with the Architectural faculty, where a separate team of students is working on a rhizomatic Mars habitat project as part of an ESA competition, which has an ESA-ESTEC feasibility study proposal incorporated. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of this project, it is important that the DSE team produces a complete and verified design as the outcome. The Design The design the DSE has come up with consists of two energy production systems, namely the primary and secondary energy system providing wind and solar energy, respectively. In addition the system also consists of a power management and energy storage system.Aerospace Engineerin

Combined Airborne Wind and Photovoltaic Energy System for Martian Habitats

Generating renewable energy on Mars is technologically challenging. Firstly, because, compared to Earth, key energy resources such as solar and wind are weak as a result of very low atmospheric pressure and low solar irradiation. Secondly, because of the harsh environmental conditions, the required high degree of automation, and the exceptional effort and cost involved in transporting material to the planet. Like on Earth, it is crucial to combine complementary resources for an effective renewable energy solution. In this work, we present the results of a design synthesis exercise, a 10 kW microgrid solution, based on a pumping kite power system and photovoltaic solar modules to power the construction and subsequent use of a Mars habitat. To buffer unavoidable energy fluctuations and balance seasonal and diurnal resource variations, the two energy systems are combined with a compressed gas storage system and lithium-sulphur batteries. The airborne wind energy solution was selected because of its low weight-to-wing-surface-area ratio, compact packing volume, and high capacity factor which enables it to endure strong dust storms in an airborne parking mode. The surface area of the membrane wing is 50 m2 and the mass of the entire system, including the kite control unit and ground station, is 290 kg. The performance of the microgrid was assessed by computational simulation using available resource data for a chosen deployment location on Mars. The projected costs of the system are €8.95 million, excluding transportation to Mars.Wind Energ