Multiphysics simulation at the component, sub-system, and system levels is a key component of the digital mission engineering stack. In the space industry, transient thermal performance is closely connected to the orbit mission design, payload power consumption, and structural response of spacecraft and satellites.
In this talk, we will demonstrate how orbital trajectories designed and computed in AGI's STK can be easily shared with downstream tools such as Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal for detailed thermal analysis. Temperatures, in turn, can be re-imported and post-processed alongside mission visualization in STK. Such temperatures can also be mapped to structural FEA models to assess thermo-elastic distortion under extreme gradients. Meanwhile, evolution of the thermal, structural, and mission designs can all be managed within a central PLM system.
About the speaker
Chris Blake has worked at MAYA HTT for 12 years. As an application engineer and later as the manager of engineering services, he engaged with clients from numerous industries — aerospace, automotive, high-tech electronics, and AEC/HVAC — to define their simulation requirements and execute thermal/CFD analyses to optimize their designs. As a senior solutions architect, he managed large custom software development and PLM deployment projects, to make companies more efficient and effective.
Now, as the director of new product development, Mr. Blake explores new technologies — such as Building Information Modelling, Cloud-Based Simulation, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning – and evaluates technological readiness, go-to-market strategy, and industry applicability.
Mr. Blake holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, for which he completed a thesis on the topic of satellite formation flying and control. He is also an alumnus of the International Space University.