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TRAJECTORY MODELING FOR HIGH-POWER ROCKETS USING MATLAB/SIMULINK

MATLAB/SIMULINK İLE YÜKSEK GÜÇLÜ ROKETLER İÇİN YÖRÜNGE MODELLEMESİ

Mohammad Afshar(YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY)0009-0008-9665-0521
Muhammed Fatih Çakır(YILDIZ TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-7459-5014
Meral Bayraktar(YILDIZ TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8779-0476
Pages
817–828
Publication Date
2025-09-30
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Additionally, the velocity of the rocket, the forces acting on the rocket during flight, and its position over time from launch to landing are presented.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the trajectory of a high-power rocket was obtained from a model created using MATLAB/Simulink.
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Key Findings & Data:In order to discuss the effect of mass effect on flight performance, different mass scenarios were performed.
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Conclusion & Impact:Additionally, the velocity of the rocket, the forces acting on the rocket during flight, and its position over time from launch to landing are presented.
🔬Design:Modeling & Simulation
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⚙️Variables:Roket · Yörünge Modellemesi · MATLAB/Simulink

Abstract

In this study, the trajectory of a high-power rocket was obtained from a model created using MATLAB/Simulink. The non-linear aerodynamic and thrust systems and the variable mass due to fuel consumption are the basic components of this model. The model has been validated by the data collected during the launch of a real rocket. In the case of a need to add new subsystems, the model provides easy integration through its modular and flexible structure. The model has been verified by comparing the simulation results for the altitude and orbit of the rocket with the values of real rocket launch data, as well as through the Rocketpy open source trajectory prediction tool. In order to discuss the effect of mass effect on flight performance, different mass scenarios were performed. Additionally, the velocity of the rocket, the forces acting on the rocket during flight, and its position over time from launch to landing are presented.

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Bu çalışmada yüksek güçlü bir roketin yörüngesi MATLAB/Simulink kullanılarak oluşturulan bir model üzerinden elde edilmiştir. Modelin temel bileşenlerini, doğrusal olmayan aerodinamik ve itki sistemleri ile yakıt tüketimine bağlı değişken kütle oluşturmaktadır. Model gerçek bir roketin fırlatılması esnasında elde edilen verilerle doğrulanmış olup, modüler ve esnek yapısı sayesinde ihtiyaç duyulduğunda ek alt sistemlerin kolaylıkla entegre edilmesine olanak sağlamaktadır. MATLAB/Simulink modelinin ulaşacağı irtifa ve yörünge için gerçekleştirilen simülasyon sonuçları, gerçek bir roketin fırlatılması esnasında ve bunun yanında RocketPy açık kaynak yörünge tahmin aracı vasıtası ile elde edilen değerlerle karşılaştırılarak doğrulanmıştır. Farklı kütle senaryoları içeren simülasyonlar gerçekleştirilerek uçuş performansları incelenmiştir. Bunun yanında roketin hızı, uçuş esnasında rokete etkiyen kuvvetler ve fırlatılmasından inişine kadar geçen süre boyunca zamana bağlı konumu sunulmuştur.

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Afshar, M., Çakır, M. F., Bayraktar, M. (2025). TRAJECTORY MODELING FOR HIGH-POWER ROCKETS USING MATLAB/SIMULINK. Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 3, 817–828. https://doi.org/10.21923/jesd.1653290

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