Abstract
A modular assembly method for devices based on micro system technology is presented. The
assembly method forms the foundation for a miniaturized feed and thruster system as part of a
micro propulsion unit working as a simple blow-down system of a rocket engine. The micro
rocket is designed to be used for constellation maintenance of Cubesats, which measure 10 ×
10 × 10 cm and have a mass less than 1 kg. The feed and thruster system contains an active
valve, control electronics, a particle filter and an axisymmetric converging–diverging nozzle,
all fabricated as separate modules. A novel method is used to integrate these modules by
placing them on or in a glass tube package. The assembly method is
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 115011 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of micromechanics and microengineering |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- METIS-271105
- EWI-18710
- IR-73907