Ludovico Bernasconi

The "6s CubeSat" project is developed in collaboration with ESA in the "ESA Academy - Fly Your Satellite: Design Booster" project. Among the key points of this experience:

• Learned basics and advanced functions of ESATAN for developing satellite thermal models.
• Developed knowledge and skills in thermal testing by preparing some sessions (e.g. Vacum Chamber).
• Collaboration with different subsystems to ensure effective communication that is functional for project developments.
• Coordinating fabrication of satellite components for installation within existing systems, verifying proper fit and compatibility with existing infrastructure from thermal perspective.

In the MEEVA project, I fulfilled the role of TCS Team Leader. During the time that I was involved in that project, I was responsible for the design, dimensioning and construction of an active thermal control system to be placed inside a space suit, optimized for the purpose of alleviating astronauts' stress during extra-vehicular activities.

• Enhanced thermal performance by designing and analyzing heat transfer systems (through development of numerical simulations).
• Delved into system-human relationship, especially studying limits imposed to ensure safety of the latter.
• Supervised team members, and provided constructive feedback to promote productivity and maintain quality standards.