List of publications
CHEMICAL PROPULSION
Journals
2022
• F. Barato, Comparison between Different Re-Entry Technologies for Debris Mitigation in LEO, Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(19), 9961; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12199961
• A. Ruffin, E. Paccagnella, M. Santi, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Real-Time Deep Throttling Tests of a Hydrogen Peroxide Hybrid Rocket Motor, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Published Online: 4 April 2022. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B38504
2021
• F. Barato, Challenges of Ablatively Cooled Hybrid Rockets for Satellites or Upper Stages, Aerospace 2021, 8(7), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace8070190
• F. Barato, E. Toson, and D. Pavarin, Variations and Control of Thrust and Mixture Ratio in Hybrid Rocket Motors, Advances in Astronautics Science and Technology, Vol. 4, 55-76, (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42423-021-00076-3
• N. Bellomo, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, et al. (including F. Barato) Design and In-orbit Demonstration of REGULUS, an Iodine electric propulsion system. CEAS Space Journal (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12567-021-00374-4
2020
• F. Barato, E. Paccagnella, and D. Pavarin, Explicit Analytical Equations for Single Port Hybrid Rocket Combustion Chamber Sizing, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 36, No. 6, Nov 2020. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B37992
• G. Bertolucci, F. Barato, E. Toson, D. Pavarin, Impact of propulsion system characteristics on the potential for cost reduction of earth observation missions at very low altitudes, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 176, November 2020 pp. 173-191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.06.018
2019
• M. Franco, F. Barato, E. Paccagnella, M.Santi, A. Battiston, A. Comazzetto and D. Pavarin, Regression Rate Design Tailoring Through Vortex Injection in Hybrid Rocket Motors, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 7 November 2019. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A34539
• E. Paccagnella, M. Santi, A. Ruffin, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, G. Misté, G. Venturelli, N. Bellomo, Testing of a Long-Burning-Time Paraffin-based Hybrid Rocket Motor, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 35, No. 2 (2019), pp. 432-442. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B37144
2017
• E. Paccagnella, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, and A. Karabeyoğlu, Scaling Parameters of Swirling Oxidizer Injection in Hybrid Rocket Motors, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 33, No. 6 (2017), pp. 1378-1394. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B36241
2016
• F. Barato, N. Bellomo, D. Pavarin, Integrated approach for hybrid rocket technology development, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 128, November–December 2016 pp. 257-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.07.023
2015
• M. Lazzarin, M. Faenza, F. Barato, N. Bellomo, A. Bettella, and D. Pavarin, Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Hybrid Rockets of Different Scales, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 31, No. 5 (2015), pp. 1458-1469. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B35528
• F. Barato, N. Bellomo, M. Faenza, M. Lazzarin, A. Bettella, and D. Pavarin, Numerical Model to Analyze Transient Behavior and Instabilities on Hybrid Rocket Motors, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 31, No. 2 (2015), pp. 643-653. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B35282
• M. Lazzarin, M. Faenza, F. Barato, N. Bellomo, and A. Bettella, Numerical Simulation of Hybrid Rockets Liquid Injection and Comparison with Experiments, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 31, No. 1 (2015), pp. 352-364. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B35223
2014
• N. Bellomo, M. Lazzarin, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, M. Grosse, Investigation of Effect pf Diaphragms on the Efficiency of Hybrid Rockets, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 30, No. 1 (2014), pp. 175-185. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B34908
2013
• N. Bellomo, F. Barato, M. Faenza, M. Lazzarin, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Unidirectional Vortex Injection in Hybrid Rocket Engines Rockets, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 29, No. 5 (2013), pp. 1097-1113. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B34506
• M. Lazzarin, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulation of Regression Rate in Hybrid Rockets, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 29, No. 6 (2013), pp. 1445-1452. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.B34910
• Deluca, L.T., Bernelli, F., Maggi, F., Tadini, P., Pardini, C., Anselmo, L., Grassi,M., Pavarin, D., Francesconi, A., Branz, F., Chiesa, S., Viola, N., Bonnal, C.,Trushlyakov, V., Belokonov, I. (2013) Active space debris removal by a hybrid propulsion module Acta Astronautica, 91, pp. 20-33, ISSN: 0094-5765, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2013.04.025
Conference paper
2022
• D. Nissan, M. Santi, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Testing of a Small HTP Monopropellant Thruster for Space Applications, International Astronautical Congress, Paris, France, 18-22 September 2022.
• M. Santi, L. Gerolin, D. Antelo, B. Montanari, M. Fagherazzi, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Development and testing of an engineering model of a hydrogen peroxide based 1N propulsion unit, International Astronautical Congress, Paris, France, 18-22 September 2022.
• F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Advanced Low-Cost Hypersonic Flight Test Platforms, HiSST: 2nd International Conference on High-Speed Vehicle Science Technology, 11–15 September 2022, Bruges, Belgium.
• F. Barato, Review of Alternative Sustainable Fuels for Hybrid Rocket Propulsion, 33rd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Beppu Oita, Japan (online), February 26-March 4, 2022.
2021
• A. Ruffin, M. Fagherazzi, N. Bellomo, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, M. Pessana, Development of the Propulsion System for a Moon Drone Vehicle Demonstrator, AIAA 2021-3564, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2021 Forum, 9-11 August, Virtual Event. https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2021-3564
• M. Fagherazzi, M. Santi, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Design and Testing of a 3D Printed Regenerative Cooled Nozzle for a Hydrogen Peroxide based Bi-Propellant Thruster, AIAA 2021-3235, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2021 Forum, 9-11 August, Virtual Event. https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2021-3235.c1
2020
• F. Barato, E. Toson, D. Pavarin, Variations and Control of Thrust and Mixture Ratio in Hybrid Rocket Motors, IAC-20-C4.3.11, 71th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Cyberspace Edition, 12-14 October 2020.
• M. Santi, M. Fagherazzi, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Design and Testing of a Hydrogen Peroxide Bipropellant Thruster, AIAA 2020-3827, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2020 Forum, 24-28 August, Virtual Event. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-3827.
• F. Barato, E. Paccagnella, M. Franco, D. Pavarin, Numerical Analyses of Thermal Protection Design in Hybrid Rocket Motors, AIAA 2020-3769, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2020 Forum, 24-28 August, Virtual Event. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-3769.
2019
• F. Barato, N. Bellomo, A. Ruffin, E. Paccagnella, M. Santi, M. Franco and D. Pavarin, Status and Achievements of the Hydrogen Peroxide Chemical Propulsion Research at Padua University, Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA) XXV International Congress, 9-12 September 2019, Rome, Italy.
• M. Santi, I. Dorgnach, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Design and Testing of a 3D Printed 10 N Hydrogen Peroxide Monopropellant Thruster, AIAA 2019-477, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2019 Forum, 19-22 August, Indianapolis, IN, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-4277
• A. Ruffin, E. Paccagnella, M. Santi, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Real-Time Deep Throttling Tests of a Hydrogen Peroxide Hybrid Rocket Motor, AIAA 2019-4266, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2019 Forum, 19-22 August, Indianapolis, IN, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-4266. 2019 AIAA Best Hybrid Rocket Paper Award
• F. Barato, E. Paccagnella, G. Venturelli, D. Pavarin, F. Picano and J-Y Lestrade, Numerical Simulations of an Isochoric Hybrid Rocket Combustion Chamber and Comparison with Tests, 8th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS) 2019, 1-4 July, Madrid, Spain.
2018
• E. Paccagnella, R. Gelain, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, P. van den Berg, F. Barreiro, CFD Simulations of Self-Pressurized Nitrous Oxide Hybrid Rocket Motors, AIAA 2018-4534, 54th AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 09-11 July, Cincinnati, OH, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-4534
• A. Ruffin, M. Santi, E. Paccagnella, F. Barato, N. Bellomo G. A. Miste, G. M. Venturelli, D. Pavarin, Development of a Flow Control Valve for a Throttleable Hybrid Rocket Motor and Throttling Fire Tests, AIAA 2018-4534, 54th AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 09-11 July, Cincinnati, OH, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-4664
2017
• F. Barato, E. Paccagnella, D. Pavarin, Explicit Analytical Equations for Single Port Hybrid Rocket Combustion Chamber Sizing, AIAA 2017-4641, 53rd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 10-12 July, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-4641
• M. Santi, E. Paccagnella, A. Ruffin, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, G. Misté, G. Venturelli, N. Bellomo, Development and Testing of a Long Burning Time Lab-scale Paraffin-based Hybrid Rocket Motor, AIAA 2017-4829, 53rd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 10-12 July, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-4829
• A. Ruffin, F. Barato, M. Santi, E. Paccagnella, N. Bellomo, G. Misté, G. Venturelli, D. Pavarin, Development of a Cavitating Pintle for a Throttleable Hybrid Rocket Motor, 7th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS) 2017, 3-6 July, Milan, Italy.
• J-Y Lestrade, J. Messineo, J. Anthoine, A. Musker, F. Barato, Development and Test of an Innovative Hybrid Rocket Combustion Chamber, 7th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS) 2017, 3-6 July, Milan, Italy.
2016
• F. Barato, M. Ghilardi, M. Santi, D. Pavarin, Numerical Optimization of Hybrid Sounding Rockets through Coupled Motor-Trajectory Simulation, AIAA 2016-4749, 52nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 25-27 July, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-4749
• E. Paccagnella, F. Barato, D. Pavarin and A. Karabeyoglu, Scaling of Hybrid Rocket Motors with Swirling Oxidizer Injection – Part 2, AIAA 2016-4750, 52nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 25-27 July, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-4750
• F. Barato, E. Paccagnella, G. Venturelli, M. Scarpa, F. Picano, D. Pavarin, J-Y Lestrade, Numerical Simulation of an Isochoric Combustion Chamber for Hybrid Rocket Propulsion, 5th SPACE PROPULSION CONFERENCE, 2-6 May, Rome, Italy.
• M. Faenza, F. Olufsen, L. Krogstie, O. Verberne, F. Barato, G. Venturelli, M. Scarpa, D. Pavarin, C/C-SiC Nozzle for a Long Burn-Time Hybrid Rocket: Design and Optimization, Manufacturing and Testing, 5th SPACE PROPULSION CONFERENCE, 2-6 May, Rome, Italy.
2015
• F. Barato, N. Bellomo, D. Pavarin, Integrated approach for hybrid rocket technology development, International Astronautic Conference 2015, 12-16 October 2015, Jerusalem, Israel.
• E. Paccagnella, F. Barato, D. Pavarin and A. Karabeyoglu, Scaling of Hybrid Rocket Motors with Swirling Oxidizer Injection, AIAA 2015-3833, 51st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 27-29 July, Orlando, FL, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-3833
• M. Faenza, F. Barato, M. Lazzarin, D. Pavarin, Hybrid Rocket Motor Regression Rate Prediction trough CFD Simulations, 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS) 2015, 29 June – 3July, Krakow, Poland.
• A. Ruffin, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Numerical Model to Analyse Nozzle Termochemical Erosion, 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS) 2015, 29 June – 3July, Krakow, Poland.
• E. Di Sotto, A. Cojocaru, A. Danciu, C. Chitu, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, Ascent Trajectory Optimisation for Hybrid Propulsion Micro Launcher, 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS) 2015, 29 June – 3July, Krakow, Poland.
2014
• F. Barato, M. Grosse, A. Bettella, Hybrid Rocket Residuals – An Overlooked Topic, AIAA 2014-3753, 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 28-30 July, Cleveland, OH, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2014-3753
2013
• F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical Investigation of Pressure-Fed Solutions for Paraffin-Based Hybrid Rocket Motors, AIAA 2013-3897, 49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 14-17 July, San Jose, CA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2013-3897
• M. Faenza, F. Moretto, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical and Experimental Activities in Support of the Development of Hybrid-Rocket Engines for Soft-Landing Applications, 5th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS), 1-5 July, Munich, Germany.
• M. Lazzarin, N. Bellomo, M. Faenza, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Analysis of Fluid-dynamic Systems to Increase Combustion Efficiency in Hybrid Rockets, 5th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS), 1-5 July, Munich, Germany.
2012
• F. Barato, N. Bellomo, M. Lazzarin, F. Moretto, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical Modeling of Paraffin-Based Fuels Behavior, AIAA 2012-3750, 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 29 July – 01 August, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-3750
• N. Bellomo, M. Faenza, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, The “Vortex Reloaded” project: experimental investigation on fully tangential vortex injection in N2O – paraffin hybrid motors, AIAA 2012-4304, 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 29 July – 01 August, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-4304
• N. Bellomo, M. Faenza, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, A. Selmo, The “Vortex Reloaded” project: numerical investigation on fully tangential vortex injection in N2O – paraffin hybrid motors, AIAA 2012-3903, 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 29 July – 01 August, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-3903
• M. Lazzarin, N. Bellomo, M. Faenza, F. Barato, D. Rondini, M. Manente, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical Investigation of Hybrid Motors for the EU FP7 SPARTAN Program, AIAA 2012-3748, 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 29 July – 01 August, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-3748
• F. Barato, M. Faenza, N. Bellomo, M. Lazzarin, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical Simulations of an H2O2 Vortex Hybrid Rocket Motor, SPACE PROPULSION 2012, 7-10 May, Bordeaux, France.
• M. Lazzarin, F. Barato, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, CFD Simulation of Regression Rate in Hybrid Rockets, SPACE PROPULSION 2012, 7-10 May, Bordeaux, France.
• M. Lazzarin, N. Bellomo, F. Barato, D. Paulon, D. Rondini, F. Moretto, A. Selmo, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, SPONGE: a Sounding Rocket Experiment for PMDs, AIAA 2012-4174, 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 29 July – 01 August, Atlanta, GA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-4174
2011
• F. Barato, N. Bellomo, M. Faenza, M. Lazzarin, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, A Numerical Model to Analyze the Transient Behavior and Instabilities on Hybrid Rocket Motors, AIAA 2011-5538, 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit. 31 July – 03 August, San Diego, CA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2011-5538. 2012 AIAA Best Hybrid Rocket Student Paper Award
• M. Lazzarin, M. Faenza, F. Barato, N. Bellomo, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, M. Grosse CFD Simulation of a Hybrid Rocket Motor with Liquid Injection, AIAA 2011-5537, 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit. 31 July – 03 August, San Diego, CA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2011-5537
• N. Bellomo, F. Barato, M. Faenza, M. Lazzarin, A. Bettella, D. Pavarin, Numerical and Experimental Investigation on Vortex Injection in Hybrid Rocket Motors, AIAA 2011-5675, 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 31 July – 03 August, San Diego, CA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2011-5675
• A. Bettella, M. Lazzarin, N. Bellomo, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, M. Grosse, Testing and CFD Simulation of Diaphragm Hybrid Rocket Motors, AIAA 2011-6023, 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 31 July – 03 August, San Diego, CA, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2011-6023
• M. Lazzarin, N. Bellomo, F. Barato, D. Paulon, F. Moretto, D. Rondini, S. Rinaldi, A. Aboudan, M. Cesaro, M. Pessana, D. Pavarin, THE SPONGE REXUS PROJECT: OVERVIEW OF A SOUNDING ROCKET EXPERIMENT FOR PMD DEVICES, proceedings 20th ESA PAC SYMPOSIUM 2011, 22 – 26 May, Hyères, France, (ESA SP-700, October 2011, pp. 253-
2010
• D. Pavarin, M. Pessana, A. Bettella, M. Manente, M.Lazzarin, F. Barato, N. Bellomo, CFD Simulation in Support of SPARTAN Research Program, Proceedings Seventh International Conference on Flow Dynamics ICFD2010, November 1-3, 2010, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, pp. 194-195.
• N. Bellomo, M. Lazzarin, F. Barato, M. Grosse, Numerical Investigation of the Effect of a Diaphragm on the Performance of a Hybrid Rocket Motor, AIAA 2010-7033, 46th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 25 – 28 July, Nashville, TN, USA. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2010-7033
PLASMA SYSTEMS
Journal papers
2023
• M. Magarotto, L. Schenato, P. De Carlo, M. Santagiustina, A. Galtarossa, A.-D. Capobianco, “Design of a plasma-based intelligent reflecting surface”, Physics of Plasmas, 30.4 (2023): 043509, ISSN 1070-664X
• M. Magarotto, P. De Carlo, L. Schenato, M. Santagiustina, A. Galtarossa, D. Pavarin, A.-D. Capobianco, “Feasibility study on a plasma based reflective surface for SatCom systems”, Acta Astronautica 208 (2023): 55-61, ISSN 0094-5765
• S. Andrews, R. Andriulli, N. Souhair, S. Di Fede, D. Pavarin, F. ponti, M. Magarotto, “Coupled global and PIC modelling of the REGULUS cathode-less plasma thrusters operating on xenon, iodine and krypton”, Acta Astronautica 207 (2023): 227-239, ISSN 0094-5765
• M. Magarotto, L. Schenato, P. De Carlo, A.-D. Capobianco, “Plasma-Based Reflective Surface for Polarization Conversion”, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation 71.3 (2023): 2849 – 2854, ISSN 1558-2221
• N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, R. Andriulli, F. Ponti, “Prediction of the Propulsive Performance of an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion System on Cathode-Less Plasma Thruster”, Aerospace 10.2 (2023): 100, ISSN 2226-4310
• N. Souhair, F. Ponti, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Different fluid strategies for the simulation of a Helicon Plasma Thruster”, Contributions to Plasma Physics 63.2 (2023): e202200128, ISSN 1521-3986
2022
• M. Magarotto, L. Schenato, P. De Carlo, A.-D. Capobianco, “Feasibility of a Plasma-Based Intelligent Reflective Surface”, IEEE Access 10 (2022): 97995 – 98003, ISSN 2169-3536
• M. Magarotto, S. Di Fede, N. Souhair, S. Andrews, F. Ponti, “Numerical suite for cathodeless plasma thrusters”, Acta Astronautica 197 (2022): 126-138, ISSN 0094-5765
• S. Andrews, S. Di Fede, M. Magarotto, “Fully kinetic model of plasma expansion in a magnetic nozzle”, Plasma Sources Science and Technology 31.3 (2022): 035022, ISSN 0963-0252
• G. Mansutti, P. De Carlo, M. Magarotto, M. A. Hannan, P. Rocca, A.-D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, A. Tuozzi, “Design of a Hybrid Metal-Plasma Transmit-Array with Beam-Scanning Capabilities”, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 50.3 (2022): 662-669, ISSN 0093-3813
• M. Guaita, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, D. Pavarin, M. Lavagna, “Semi-analytical Model of a Helicon Plasma Thruster”, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 50.2 (2022): 425-438, ISSN 0093-3813
• N. Bellomo, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, R. Mantellato, L. Cappellini, D. Paulon, A. Selmo, D. Scalzi, M. Minute, M. Duzzi, A. Barbato, A. Schiavon, S. Di Fede, N. Souhair, P. De Carlo, F. Barato, F. Milza, E. Toson, D. Pavarin, “Design and In-orbit Demonstration of REGULUS, an Iodine electric propulsion system”, CEAS Space J 14.1 (2022): 79-90, ISSN 1868-2502
2021
• S. Di Fede, M. Magarotto, S. Andrews, D. Pavarin, “Simulation of the plume of a Magnetically Enhanced Plasma Thruster with SPIS”, Journal of Plasma Physics 87.6 (2021): 905870611, ISSN 0022- 3778
• N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, F. Ponti, D. Pavarin, “Analysis of the plasma transport in numerical simulations of helicon plasma thrusters”, AIP Advances 11.11 (2021): 115016, ISSN 2158-3226
• N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, E. Majorana, F. Ponti, D. Pavarin, “Development of a lumping methodology for the analysis of the excited states in plasma discharges operated with argon, neon, krypton, and xenon”, Physics of Plasmas 28.9 (2021): 093504, ISSN 1070-664X
• P. De Carlo, M. Magarotto, G. Mansutti, S. Boscolo, A.-D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, “Experimental Characterization of a Plasma Dipole in the UHF band”, IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters 20.9 (2021): 1621-1625, ISSN 1536-1225
• M. Magarotto, P. De Carlo, G. Mansutti, F. J. Bosi, N. E. Buris, A.-D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, “Numerical Suite for Gaseous Plasma Antennas Simulation”, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 49.1 (2021): 285-297, ISSN 0093-3813
• P. de Carlo, M. Magarotto, G. Mansutti, A. Selmo, A.-D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, “Feasibility study of a novel class of plasma antennas for SatCom navigation systems”, Acta Astronautica 178 (2021): 846-853, ISSN 0094-5765
2020
• A. Daykin-Iliopoulos, F. J. Bosi, F. Coccaro, M. Magarotto, A. Papadimopoulos, P. De Carlo, C. Dobranszki, I. O. Golosnoy, S. Gabriel, “Characterisation of a thermionic plasma source apparatus for high-density gaseous plasma antenna applications”, Plasma Sources Science and Technology 29.11 (2020): 115002, ISSN 0963-0252
• M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Parametric Study of a Cathode-Less Radio Frequency Thruster,” IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 48.8 (2020): 2723-2735, ISSN 0093-3813
• M. Magarotto, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, “Numerical Model of a Helicon Plasma Thruster.” IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 48.4 (2020): 835-844, ISSN 0093-3813
• G. Mansutti, P. De Carlo, M. A. Hannan, F. Boulos, P. Rocca, A.-D. Capobianco, M. Magarotto, A. Tuozzi, “Modeling and design of a plasma-based transmit-array with beam scanning capabilities.” Results in Physics 16 (2020): 102923, ISSN 2211-3797
• M. Saleem, O. Biondo, G. B. Sretenovic, G. Tomei, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, E. Marotta, C. Paradisi, “Comparative performance assessment of plasma reactors for the treatment of PFOA; reactor design, kinetics, mineralization and energy yield.” Chemical Engineering Journal 382 (2020): 123031, ISSN 1385-8947
• M. Magarotto, D. Melazzi, D. Pavarin, “3D-VIRTUS: Equilibrium condition solver of radio-frequency magnetized plasma discharges for space applications.” Computer Physics Communications 247 (2020): 106953, ISSN 0010-4655
2019
• M. Magarotto, D. Melazzi, D. Pavarin, “Study on the influence of the magnetic field geometry on the power deposition in a helicon plasma source”, Journal of Plasma Physics 85.4 (2019): 905850404, ISSN 0022-3778
• G. Gallina, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, D. Pavarin, “Enhanced biDimensional pIc: an electrostatic/ magnetostatic particle-in-cell code for plasma based systems”, Journal of Plasma Physics 85.2 (2019): 905850205, ISSN 0022-3778
• M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, M. Magarotto, E. Fantino, A. Selmo, N. Bellomo, E. Toson, D. Pavarin, “REGULUS: A propulsion platform to boost small satellite missions”, Acta Astronautica 157 (2019): 241-249, ISSN 0094-5765
• G. Bertolucci, F. Barato, E. Toson, D. Pavarin, Impact of propulsion system characteristics on the potential for cost reduction of earth observation missions at very low altitudes, IAC-19-C4.6.4, 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Washington D.C., United States, 21-25 October 2019.
• G. Katsonis et al. (included F. Barato), Modeling and Optical Diagnostics of Iodine Fed Helicon Type Thrusters by a Detailed Global Model (DGM), IEPC-2019-448, The 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference, University of Vienna, Austria, September 15-20, 2019.
2018
• F. Trezzolani, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, D. Pavarin, “Development of a counterbalanced pendulum thrust stand for electric propulsion”, Measurement 122 (2018): 494-501, ISSN 0263-2241
• Franco J. Bosi Francesco Tampieri Ester Marotta Roberta Bertani Daniele Pavarin Cristina Paradisi, Characterization and comparative evaluation of two atmospheric plasma sources for water treatment Plasma Processes and Polymers, Volume15, Issue3 March 2018 https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.201700130
2015
• Fabris, A.L., Young, C.V., Manente, M., Pavarin, D., Cappelli, M.A. (2015) “Ion velocimetry measurements and particle-in-cell simulation of a cylindrical cusped plasma accelerator”,2015,IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science,43,1″, 6817571,p.54-63, doi:10.1109/TPS.2014.2321743
2014
• Cardinali, A., Melazzi, D., Manente, M., Pavarin, D. (2014) “Ray-tracing WKB analysis of Whistler waves in non-uniform magnetic fields applied to space thrusters” Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 23 (1), 2014. ISSN: 0963-0252, doi: 10.1088/0963-0252/23/1/015013
2013
• Tudisco, O., Lucca Fabris, A., Falcetta, C., Accatino, L., De Angelis, R., Manente, M., Ferri, F., Florean, M., Neri, C., Mazzotta, C., Pavarin, D., Pollastrone, F., Rocchi, G., Selmo, A., Tasinato, L., Trezzolani, F., Tuccillo, A.A. (2013) “A microwave interferometer for small and tenuous plasma density measurements”, Review of Scientific Instruments, 84 (3), p. 033505-033505-7, ISSN: 0034-6748, doi: 10.1063/1.4797470
2012
• M. Manzolaro,M. Manente,D. Curreli,J. Vasquez,J. Montano,A. Andrighetto,D. Scarpa,G. Meneghetti,D. Pavarin (2012) ”Off-line ionization tests using the surface and the plasma ion sources of the SPES project” REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Rev. Sci. Instrum. 83, 02A907 ISSN: 0034-6748, doi: 10.1063/1.3666172.
• M. Manzolaro, A. Andrighetto, L. Biasetto, D. Scarpa, M. Lollo, S. Corradetti, J. Vasquez, A. Cavazza, M. Rossignoli, A. Monetti, M. Pavan, G. Bassato, S. Carturan, L. Boscagli, L. Costa, M. Giacchini, M. Poggi, G. Prete, G. Meneghetti, P. Benetti, A. Tomaselli, R. Oboe, M. Guerzoni, R. Michinelli, A. Margotti, M. Manente, D. Curreli, D. Pavarin, I. Cristofolini (2012). Off-Line Ionization Tests Using the Surface and Plasma Ion Sources of the SPES Project. LNL- ANNUAL REPORT, ISSN: 1828-8561
• Melazzi D. , D. Curreli, M. Manente, J. Carlsson, D. Pavarin (2012), “SPIREs: A Finite-Difference Frequency-Domain electromagnetic solver for inhomogeneous magnetized plasma cylinders”, Computer Physics Communications Volume 183, Issue 6, June 2012, Pages 1182–1191ISSN: 0010-4655, doi: 10.1016/j.cpc.2012.01.020
• Melazzi, D., Cardinali, A., Manente, M., Pavarin, D. (2012) Fusion modeling approach for novel plasma sources, (2012) Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 401 (1) ISSN: 1742-6588, doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/401/1/012015
2009
• J. Carlsson, M. Manente, and D.Pavarin (2009) “Implicitly charge-conserving solver for Boltzmann electrons” Phys. Plasmas 16, 062310 (2009); doi:10.1063/1.3152288
2008
• G.B.Palmerini, M.Sabatini, D.Pavarin, M.Manente (2008), “Controlled Orbital Dynamics of Low Altitude Formations by means of Electric Propulsion”, in Advances in Astronautical Sciences, vol.129, American Astronautical Society/Univelt (San Diego), pp.2461-2476 (2008) ISSN: 0065-3438.
Conference papers
2023
• M. Magarotto, L. Schenato, P. De Carlo, A.-D. Capobianco, “Plasma-Based Intelligent Reflective Surfaces for Beam Steering Operations”, 17th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), Florence, IT, 2023.
2022
• S. Andrews, R. Andriulli, N. Souhair, S. Di Fede, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, F. Ponti, “Multiscale Modelling of Alternative Propellants in Helicon Plasma Thrusters”, IAC-22-C4.6.9, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FR, 2022, ISSN 0074-1795.
• M. Magarotto, P. De Carlo, L. Schenato, F. Milza, D. Pavarin, A.-D. Capobianco, “Feasibility Study on a plasma based reflective surface for SatCom systems”, IAC-22-B2.6.x71767, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FR, 2022, ISSN 0074-1795
• S. Di Fede, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Simulation of a magnetized plasma plume with a 3D fully kinetic PIC approach”, IEPC-2022-494, 37th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Boston MA, USA, 2022
• N. Souhair, F. Ponti, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Analysis of different numerical approaches for the simulation of a Helicon Plasma Thruster”, IEPC-2022-495, 37th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Boston MA, USA, 2022
• N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, S. Dalle Fabbriche, R. Andrulli, S. Andrews, F. Ponti, D. Pavarin, “Simulation and modelling of an iodine fed Helicon Plasma Thruster”, IEPC-2022-496, 37th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Boston MA, USA, 2022
• S. Di Fede, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “3D Full PIC Simulation of a Magnetized Plasma Plume”, SP2022-161, 8th Space Propulsion conference, Estoril, PT, 2022
• N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, F. Ponti, “Analysis of Different Numerical Approaches for the Simulation of a Helicon Plasma Thruster”, SP2022-190, 8th Space Propulsion conference, Estoril, PT, 2022
2021
• M. Magarotto, M. Manente, D. Pavarin, “Electric Propulsion for CubeSats: a Review”, IAC-21,C4,8-B4.5A,1,x64088, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, UAE, 2021, ISSN 0074-1795
• M. Magarotto, S. Di Fede, N. Souhair, S. Andrews, M. Manente, F. Ponti, D. Pavarin, “Numerical Suite for Magnetically Enhanced Plasma Thrusters”, IAC-21,C4,6,3,x64083, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, UAE, 2021, ISSN 0074-1795
• P. De Carlo, M. Magarotto, G. Mansutti, A.-D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, “Advancements in Plasma Antennas for SatCom Navigation Systems”, IAC-21,B2,5,1,x64098, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, UAE, 2021, ISSN 0074-1795
• M. Duzzi, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, N. Bellomo, A. Barbato, L. Cappellini, M. Minute, R. Mantellato, M. Magarotto, D. Paulon, A. Schiavon, D. Scalzi, A. Selmo, E. Toson, F. Milza, L. Bianchi, D. Di Cara, D. Pavarin, “E-REGULUS: development of a 150 W prototype of magnetically enhanced plasma thruster”, IAC-21,C4,5,9,x65151, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, UAE, 2021, ISSN 0074-1795
• F. Milza, E. Toson, N. Bellomo, R. Di Roberto, N. Sparvieri, F. Graziani, F. Trezzolani, M. Manente, D. Paulon, A. Barbato, M. Magarotto, R. Mantellato, L. Cappellini, A. Selmo, M. Minute, M. Duzzi, D. Pavarin, “A case study of a motorised flexible IOD platform: the UNISAT-7 and REGULUS mission”, IAC-21,B4,6A,10,x65905, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, UAE, 2021, ISSN 0074-1795
• N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, D. Pavarin, F. Ponti, “Improvement of a numerical tool for the simulation of a Helicon Plasma Thruster”, SP2020_00070, 7th Space Propulsion Conference, SP2020+1, Virtual Conference, 2021
• N. Bellomo, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, R. Mantellato, L. Cappellini, D. Paulon, A. Selmo, D. Scalzi, M. Minute, M. Duzzi, A. Barbato, A. Schiavon, N. Souhair, S. Di Fede, P. De Carlo, F. Barato, E. Toson, D. Pavarin, “REGULUS: integration and testing of an iodine electric propulsion system”, SP2020_00109, 7th Space Propulsion Conference, SP2020+1, Virtual Conference, 2021
• M. Minute, M. Magarotto, A. Modesti, G. Moresco, F. Trezzolani, M. Manante, D. Pavarin, “Quasi 2D PIC model of a magnetically enhanced plasma thruster”, SP2020_00110, 7th Space Propulsion Conference, SP2020+1, Virtual Conference, 2021
• S. Di Fede, M. Magarotto, S. Andrews, M. Manente D. Pavarin, “Numerical Simulation of the Plume of a Magnatically Enhanced Plasma Thruster”, SP2020_00111, 7th Space Propulsion Conference, SP2020+1, Virtual Conference, 2021
• F. Barato, Optimal Use of Electric Propulsion for Drag Compensation in Very Low Earth Orbit on Satellites with Deployable Solar Panels, IAC-21.C4.9.2, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, UAE, 25-29 October 2021.
2019
• N. Bellomo, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, A. Gloder, A. Selmo, R. Mantellato, E. Toson, L. Cappellini, M. Duzzi, D. Scalzi, A. Schiavon, A. Barbato, D. Paulon, N. Souhair, M. Magarotto, M. Minute, R. Di Roberto, D. Pavarin, F. Grazieni, “Enhancement of microsatellites’ mission capabilities: integration of REGULUS electric propulsion module into UniSat-7”, IAC-19,C4,8-B4.5A, 5,x52699, 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Washington, DC, USA, 2019, ISSN 0074-1795
• P. De Carlo, G. Mansutti, A.-D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, C. Facchinetti, A. Tuozzi, M. Magarotto, “Curl Plasma Antenna for SatCom Navigation Systems”, IAC-19,B2,1,3,x51735, 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Washington, DC, USA, 2019, ISSN 0074-1795
• F. Romano, G. Herdrich, P. C. E. Roberts, …, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Inductive Plasma Thruster (IPT) design for an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion System (ABEP)”, IAC-19,C4,6,3,x49922, 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Washington, DC, USA, 2019, ISSN 0074-1795
• M. Magarotto, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, “Numerical Model of a Magnetically Enhanced Plasma Thruster”, IEPC-2019-415, 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Vienna, A, 2019
• M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, R. Mantellato, D. Scalzi, A. Schiavon, N. Souhair, M. Duzzi, L. Cappellini, A. Barbato, D. Paulon, A. Selmo, N. Bellomo, A. Gloder, E. Toson, M. Minute, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “REGULUS: Iodine Fed Plasma Propulsion System for Small Satellites”, IEPC-2019-417, 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Vienna, A, 2019
• M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, R. Mantellato, D. Scalzi, A. Schiavon, L. Cappellini, F. Barato, N. Bellomo, A. Gloder, and E. Toson, M. Minute, D. Vallisari, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “REGULUS: Know-How Acquired on Iodine Propellant”, IEPC-2019-419, 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Vienna, A, 2019
• F. Romano, G. Herdrich, P. C. E. Roberts, …, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Inductive plasma thruster (IPT) for an atmosphere breathing electric propulsion system: Design and set in operation”, IEPC-2019-A-488, 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Vienna, A, 2019
• P. De Carlo, G. Mansutti, M. Magarotto, A. D. Capobianco, D. Pavarin, A. Tuozzi, C. Facchinetti, “Design and Numerical Characterization of a Realistic Plasma Dipole”, 21st International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA), pp. 811-815, Granada, E, 2019, ISBN 978-1-72-810563-5
2018
• M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, N. Bellomo, M. Magarotto, E. Toson, R. Mantellato, F. Barato, D. Pavarin, “Magnetic Enhanced Plasma Propulsion System for small-satellites IOD development”, IAC-18-F1.2.3, 69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Bremen, D, 2018, ISSN 0074-1795
• S. Masillo, F. Romano, …, M. Magarotto, D. Pavarin, “Analysis of electrodeless plasma source enhancement by an externally applied magnetic field for an inductive plasma thruster (IPT)”, 7th Russian-German Conference on Electric Propulsion (RGCEP), 2018
• M. Magarotto, M. Manente, P. de Carlo, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, D. Melazzi, “Numerical model of the Plasma Source of a Helicon Plasma Thruster”, SP2018_00424, 6th Space Propulsion Conference, SP2018, Siville, E, 2018
• F. Trezzolani, M. Manente, N. Bellomo, E. Toson, A. Selmo, M. Magarotto, P. De Carlo, D. Melazzi, D. Pavarin, “Development of a Miniature Plasma Propulsion Module for Small Satellites”, SP2018_00432, 6th Space Propulsion Conference, SP2018, Siville, E, 2018
2017
• M. Magarotto, M. Manente, P. de Carlo, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, D. Melazzi, “Study on the Influence of the Magnetic Field Topology on the Power Deposition in a Helicon Plasma Source”, IEPC-2017-58, 35th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Atlanta GA, USA, 2017
• F. Trezzolani, M. Manente, A. Selmo, D. Melazzi, M. Magarotto, D. Moretto, P. De Carlo, M. Pessana, D. Pavarin, “Development and test of a high power RF plasma thruster in project SAPERE-STRONG”, IEPC-2017-462, 35th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Atlanta GA, USA, 2017
• F. Trezzolani, M. Manente, E. Toson, A. Selmo, M. Magarotto, D. Moretto, F. Bosi, P. De Carlo, D. Melazzi, D. Pavarin, “Development and testing of a miniature Helicon plasma thruster”, IEPC-2017-519, 35th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Atlanta GA, USA, 2017
• M. Magarotto, M. Manente, P. de Calro, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, D. Melazzi, “Numerical Study of Power Deposition, Transport and Acceleration Phenomena in Helicon Plasma Thrusters”, IEPC-2017-565, 35th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Atlanta GA, USA, 2017
• M. Magarotto, F. J. Bosi, P. de Carlo, G. Gallina, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, D. Melazzi, “Numerical Model of an Helicon Plasma Source for Space Propulsion Application”, 7th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences, (EUCASS), Milan, IT, 2017
• F. Trezzolani, M. Magarotto, M. Manente, D. Moretto, F. J. Bosi, G. Gallina, P. de Carlo, D. Melazzi, D. Pavarin, M. Pessana, “Development of a counterbalanced pendulum thrust stand for electric propulsion”, 4th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace), pp. 152-157., Padova, IT, 2017, ISBN 978-1-50-904234-0
2016
• M. Magarotto, F. J. Bosi, P. de Carlo, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, P. Alotto, D. Melazzi, “Numerical Investigation into the Power Deposition and Transport Phenomena in Helicon Plasma Sources”, COMSOL conference, Munich, DE, 2016
• F. Bosi, M. Magarotto, P. de Carlo, M. Manente, F. Trezzolani, D. Pavarin, D. Melazzi, P. Alotto, R. Bertani, “Numerical simulation of Vibrationally Active Ar-H2 Microwave Plasma”, COMSOL conference, Munich, DE, 2016.
2015
• F. Barato, F. Trezzolani, M. Manente, D. Pavarin, T. Andreussi, M. Andrenucci, Electric Propulsion Technology for Low Earth Mission of Micro/Nano-Satellites, International Astronautic Conference 2015, 12-16 October 2015, Jerusalem, Israel.
