Australian rapid-response airborne observation of the Hayabusa2 reentry
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Article Title | Australian rapid-response airborne observation of the Hayabusa2 reentry |
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ERA Journal ID | 3580 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Zander, Fabian (Author), Buttsworth, David R. (Author), Birch, Byrenn (Author), Noller, Lachlan (Author), Wright, Duncan (Author), James, Christopher M. (Author), Thompson, Matthew (Author), Apirana, Steven (Author), Leis, John (Author), Lobsey, Craig (Author) and Payne, Allan (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets |
Journal Citation | 58 (6), pp. 1915-1919 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0022-4650 |
1533-6794 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35062 |
Web Address (URL) | https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/1.A35062 |
Abstract | In this study, researchers demonstrated the capability to undertake a short notice observation mission through the Hayabusa2 observation mission. They analyzed the technical challenges and successes associated with the planning and execution in the context of uncertainties in the trajectory and limited support from public agencies. The highly compressed preparation time for this mission provided an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the rapid-response capabilities of the team and the reliability of the alliance between Rocket Technologies International (RTI) and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), the partners in the mission. No modifications were made to the aircraft for the purpose of this scientific observation mission. In particular, the observations were made through the standard windows of the aircraft, which included an internal Perspex cover that precluded acquisition of spectral data in the near-UV region. Bespoke platforms were designed from modular aluminum frames with wood and bonded rubber mats, which enabled instruments to be stably mounted without damaging the interior of the aircraft. |
Keywords | Airborne observations; Planning and execution; Public agencies; Queensland; Rapid response; Response capability; Rocket technology; Scientific observations; Technical challenges; Uncertainty |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400199. Aerospace engineering not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering |
Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences | |
Centre for Astrophysics | |
University of Queensland | |
National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture | |
Rocket Technologies International, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6v43/australian-rapid-response-airborne-observation-of-the-hayabusa2-reentry
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