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Planetary Landing Simulation System

Advanced Multi-Physics Simulation: FEM, DEM, and DSMC for Lunar & Mars & Earth Landings

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Simulation Capabilities

A comprehensive multi-physics simulation framework designed for planetary landing analysis

FEM Analysis

Finite Element Method

High-fidelity structural analysis for landing gear dynamics, regolith-structure interaction, and thermal stress distribution during planetary descent.

  • Non-linear material models
  • Contact mechanics
  • Multi-body dynamics

DEM Simulation

Discrete Element Method

Particle-level simulation of regolith behavior including cratering, ejecta dynamics, and granular flow during rocket plume impingement.

  • Particle cohesion models
  • Ejecta trajectory tracking
  • Scalable GPU computing

DSMC Solvers

Rarefied Gas Dynamics

Direct Simulation Monte Carlo for modeling rocket exhaust plumes in rarefied atmospheres, surface heat flux, and contamination analysis.

  • Variable hard sphere model
  • Multi-species chemistry
  • Surface interaction physics

Mission Timeline

Development Roadmap

Our journey to build a comprehensive planetary landing digital twin

COMPLETED

Phase 1: Landing Visualization

Core visualization engine with real-time plume dynamics and regolith ejecta simulation.

  • 3D Lander Model
  • Particle System Engine
  • Plume-Surface Interaction
COMPLETED

Phase 2: Physics Integration

Coupling DEM solver with visualization for accurate regolith behavior modeling.

  • DEM Solver Integration
  • Particle Collision Physics
  • Cratering Dynamics
COMPLETED

Phase 3: DSMC Plume Modeling

High-fidelity rarefied gas dynamics simulation for accurate plume expansion.

  • Rarefied Flow Solver
  • Multi-species Gas Model
  • Surface Heat Transfer
COMPLETED

Phase 4: FEM Structural Analysis

Landing gear stress analysis and structural response simulation.

  • Impact Load Analysis
  • Structural Deformation
  • Multi-body Dynamics
IN PROGRESS

Phase 5: Full Digital Twin

Complete mission simulation with coupled multi-physics solvers.

  • Real-time Coupled Simulation
  • Mission Scenario Editor
  • API & Export Tools

Developers

The team behind Regolith Engine

Alperen TEKAY

Alperen TEKAY

Aerospace Engineer

Mehmet YAHŞİ

Mehmet YAHŞİ

Structural Analysis Engineer

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