Trajectory Simulation & Optimization for Winged Launchers (thesis/internship)
Your Task
Trajectory planning and trajectory optimization for horizontal take-off space launchers is a complex task when compared to conventional launch vehicles. Moreover, different types of trajectories have to be investigated, including ascent, reentry, mission-abort or ferry-flight trajectories. Your task is to further develop a trajectory simulation tool and to incorporate optimization procedures for different trajectory classes. This includes:
- Literature research for optimization strategies of horizontal take-off launcher trajectories
- Selection of suitable procedures, adaption/modification if useful
- Implementation in the existing code
- Validation of the implemented procedures
- Application for Aurora-related reference cases
Your Qualifications
- Aerospace engineering student or similar
- Knowledge background in flight mechanics/orbital mechanics
- Good mathematical understanding
- Good programming skills
- Very good English language skills, preferably also German language skills
Location & Contact
- Your work location: Fahrenheitstrasse 1, 28359 Bremen
- Contact: please send applications & requests/questions to: info@polaris-rfz.de
- Contact via phone: +49 (0)421 2208 124