Selection of a stage separation system for multistage rockets
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https://doi.org/10.18667/cienciaypoderaereo.728Keywords:
aerospace, multistage rocket, non-explosive devices, stages, requirements, separation systemsAbstract
The main goal of this research is the selection of a stage separation system that uses non explosive devices as actuators in the liberation event of a multistage rocket. This, in order to reduce both risks and failures during the mission and also in the handling and assembly of these systems on the ground. On the other hand, the research seeks to contribute with the development of the aerospace industry in the country, helping increase the scarce documentation available in these technologies for a future implementation of these systems in Colombia. This, in turn, will allow the use of outer space, for carrying payloads to the different orbits from Colombian territory. The methodology developed was divided into several parts that allowed for the review of the literature in this topic, the wording of the requirements to be met by the system and by means of a screening matrix of three previously selected systems. A system was selected that stands out from others due to its described characteristics and compliance with most of the established requirements.
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