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Bachelor-/Master theses at the IRS
The theses are sorted by subject area / topic. Further information on the topic and the requirements can be found in the linked files. Please send applications to the respective contact person noted in the document.
Please note the guidelines for the processing and supervision for theses at the Institute for Space Systems.
Astronautics and Space Stations
Satellite Technology
EIVE
With the 6-unit CubeSat EIVE, the first in-orbit verification of a communication link in the E-band is planned
Master theses
- Implementation and Test of a Pointing Controller for the EIVE CubeSat - international students are very welcome
- Development and Implementation of an Attitude Controller for the EIVE On-Board Software
ESBO DS
The "Design Study for the European Stratospheric Balloon Observatory" ESBO DS is a research infrastructure project designed to pave the way for an astronomical observatory based on stratospheric balloons.
The topics can be adapted for a Bachelor's or Master's thesis. Please clarify further details with the respective contact persons.
Bachelor theses
- Development of a software interface for the image stabilization camerafor the STUDIO mission as a component of the Flying Laptop Software framework
- Development of ground station software to process and archive scientific imagesin FITS format
- Development and execution of a shock test of the STUDIO balloon optics
Master theses
- Development of a thermal controller software for a balloon-borne telescope active thermal control system, based on theexisting component-based Flying Laptop software framework
- Development of a ground station component to illustrate the pointing performance of STUDIO and the compliance with its requirements (current pointing, distance to the sun/moon,..)
- Development and execution of an alignment test under thermal vacuum conditions of the STUDIO optical payload
- Feasibility study regarding “soft landing” of balloon telescopes of the 5 m aperture class
- Design and Test of Cable Feedthroughs for a Stratospheric Balloon Observatory
Flying Laptop
The small satellite Flying Laptop is the first satellite of Stuttgart's small satellite program and is still fully operational in orbit.
Cosmic Dust
Cosmic dust is understood to mean omnipresent tiny particles in space consisting of agglomerates of just a few molecules up to particles a few 100 μm in size. The cosmic dust working group at the IRS examines these particles with the help of self-made sensors installed on space probes.
Bachelor & Master theses (both possible)
ROMEO
ROMEO "Research and Observation in Medium Earth Orbit" is a 60 kg small satellite that is planned to be operated in an elliptical orbit at an altitude of up to 3000 km. In addition to technology demonstrations by the Institute for Space Systems, its mission will be the research of the Earth's climate and radiation environment.
Bachelor theses
Possible as Bachelor and Master theses
- Konzeptfindung und Entwurf einer strahlungstoleranten Schaltung für kommerzielle Komponenten im Avioniksystem (Projekt mit DLR Kooperation)
- Analyse und Anpassung des ROMEO Energiesystems unter Berücksichtigung der Strahlungsdegradation im MEO
- Entwicklung eines Modells für die Nutzung adaptiver Sendesysteme
- Analoges Frontend: Antennen- und Leistungsverstärkerentwicklung, Testsetup und Verifikation
- Digitale Signalverarbeitung: Implementierung adaptiver Standards, Untersuchung und Tests für Strahlungsmitigationstechniken
- Adaptives Bodensegment: Simulatorentwicklung, Sicherheits- und operationelle Konzepte, Validierung Simulator unter Nutzung eines SDR frameworks
Master theses
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Space robotics
The space robotics group develops rover systems for the exploration of planetary surfaces. The focus is on the development of rover chassis systems and technologies that can still be used under demanding conditions on planetary surfaces.
Bachelor theses
- Development of kinematic and simulation algorithms for the 2-DOF LIBS Instrument Mechanism (LIBS-IM) as a payload instrument on the Modular Rover Chassis Platform (MRCP)
- Development of kinematic and simulation algorithms for the 5-DOF manipulator arm TREX on the basis of the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2)
- Selection, integration and operation of sensory components on the Microrover Nanokhod
- Preliminary analyses for design of a functional demonstration mission for the Microrover Nanokhod
- Development of an optimised structural design for a 5 DOF robotic arm for operation on an exploration roversystem
Other
Bachelor theses
- Development of a parametric scaling model for satellite communications systems
- Entwicklung und Tests eines X-Band Transmitters für eine Kleinsatelliten Formation (Verschiedene)
- Simulation of a high power amplifier concept for an adaptive transmitter system for a small satellite MEO mission
Master theses
- Development of a scaling tool for the preliminary design of an antenna array using the example of a patch antenna for small satellite applications
- Entwicklung und Tests eines X-Band Transmitters für eine Kleinsatelliten Formation (Verschiedene)
- Adaption eines NASA Standards zur Konfiguration eines Systems für den Satellitenbetrieb
- Simulation of a high power amplifier concept for an adaptive transmitter system for a small satellite MEO mission
- On the Preliminary System Design of a VLEO Earth Observation Satellite employing Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion
Space Transportation Technology
Bachelor theses
- Prototype design of an EG-type ISFET for the detection of concentration changes in electrolytes
- Investigation of the potential of artificial intelligence for process improvement in inkjet printing
- Feasibility study for inkjet fabrication of an ion-sensitive organic field-effect transistor (ISOFET) to
measure concentration changes in electrolytes - HC/CO-Sensoren für die Emissionsreduktion und robustere Diagnose von emissionsrelevanten Bauteilen im automobilen Abgasstrang (Verschiedene)
- Adaption von Inkjet-Technologie zur Sensorproduktion für Raumfahrtanwendungen
- Entwicklung eines Inkjet-Druckprozesses mit verminderter Punktdichte bei maximaler Auflösung
- Optimierung eines Elektrolysesystems im Hinblick auf Flugtauglichkeit und Industrialisierung
- Development of a MATLAB based simulation tool for formation flight maneuver trajectories using differential lift and drag
Master theses
- Developing an Atmospheric Entry System of a 6U CubeSat
- Analysis and Evaluation of the PIC Module in PICLas for the Simulation of Ion Thrusters
- Prototype design of an EG-type ISFET for the detection of concentration changes in electrolytes
- Investigation of the potential of artificial intelligence for process improvement in inkjet printing
- Development of a tool to simulate the transient 2D diffusion of cations along a concentration gradient
with variable geometry - Transformation of Sf-9-cells for expression of receptor proteins from Drosophila melanogaster and
subsequent studies on 2D cultures - System Study on a secondary Payload Space Tug for the recycling of derelict upper stages
- HC/CO-Sensoren für die Emissionsreduktion und robustere Diagnose von emissionsrelevanten Bauteilen im automobilen Abgasstrang (Verschiedene)
- Adaption von Inkjet-Technologie zur Sensorproduktion für Raumfahrtanwendungen
- Optimierung eines Elektrolysesystems im Hinblick auf Flugtauglichkeit und Industrialisierung
- Experimental Study on High Enthalpy Air Plasma Flows with Fabry-Perot Interferometry
- Development of an Inflatable Re-entry Rescue System for Reusable Rockets