HyperPASS-Hypersonic Planetary Aeroassist Simulation System
HyperPASS
Intro
HyperPASS is an aeroassist simulation software package coded using the MATLAB language. It enables users to perform simulations at various planets using pre-programmed vehicles or user-entered vehicles. It allows users to perform trade study simulations without prior knowledge of MATLAB, by way of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Two versions of HyperPASS are now available: a fully capable version and an educational version, HyperPASS Lite, for studying hypersonic aeroassist trajectories at all planets bearing atmospheres, except Earth. See below for pricing and ordering information.
HyperPASS
Uses
Mission studies of aerocapture systems at planets with atmospheres.
Trade studies to investigate performance with alternate aeroshell types, varying flight path angle and entry velocity, different g-load limits, angle of attack and angle of bank variations.
Educational purposes because of its ease of use.
HyperPASS
Capabilities
Simulations at Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Titan, Uranus, and Neptune
During the mission setup function, the planet, atmosphere, gravity model, and vehicle are chosen. Atmosphere models are pre-programmed exponentially interpolated tables or the user may enter their own table. Gravity models include inverse-square rotating, J2 rotating, and inverse-square non-rotating. Vehicles include Apollo, Viking, Elliptical Raked-Cone (AFE), or user-entered vehicles.
Simulations can be automated in order to carry out trade studies on the variations of key aerocapture parameters. Afterwards, output can be viewed and plotted for further analysis. Below is a sample state-vector output plot from a HyperPASS guided aerocapture simulation at Mars.
HyperPASS Start Up Screen
Mars Guided Aerocapture Simulation Screen
Mars Guided Aerocapture Data
Plots
HyperPASS Ordering Information
HyperPASS v. 2.0 - For pricing information please call 626-960-8300
HyperPASS Lite - $65 - Click here to download order form
HyperPASS Version 2.0 User Manual (pdf document)- 3. 2 MB Click here to download manual
HyperPASS Lite User Manual (pdf document)
Click here to download manual
