Ph.D. candidate
in Ingegneria Aerospaziale , 39th cycle (2023-2026)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS)
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PhD
Research topic
Martian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) conceptual design and optimization
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Biography
The main objective of this research is to explore the possibility of flying an aircraft on Mars. The most challenging part is generating sufficient lift force in Mars' low-density, low-pressure, and low-temperature atmosphere, considering the effect of gusts and radiation. Other important considerations include scientific payloads, energy supply systems, take-off and landing methods, and the method of launch and deployment. A conceptual UAV design should be performed and its performance should be verified by CFD experiments.