Single
Birth date : 06/23/78
Driving Licence
Launch Vehicle System Engineer
WORK EXPERIENCES
ARIANESPACE DP/SY/LM (GECI Systèmes)
2008 Preliminary studies in Flight Mechanic (SCAR) with the L/V A5ECA :
Preliminary calculations and writing reports for commercial /scientific missions on Ariane 5 ECA.
Multi-separation study on Soyuz ST-A with the ASAP-S system
2007 Preliminary studies Trajectory / Performance / Visibility / Stages Re-entry on both L/V A5ECA and A5GS :
Preliminary calculations and writing reports for commercial /scientific missions on Ariane 5 ECA and GS.
Feasibility studies Trajectory / Performance / Visibility / Stages Re-entry with the L/V VEGA :
Update data base for the L/V VEGA (mass budget, propulsion, aerodynamics…). Feasibility calculation and writing reports for program missions VERTA.
Development of a computer code for the Neutral Axis calculation (Z9 Re-entry ) :
Code development (fortran 90) assessing parameters defining the neutral axis used on the 3rd stage L/V VEGA.
ARIANESPACE (GECI systèmes)
2006 Trajectory and Performance for the Arianespace competing L/V :
Trajectories optimisation and performance calculations on the competing L/V : Atlas, Proton, Delta, Soyuz from CSG.
Taken into account the visibility constraints of the launchers and the re-entry stages.
Trajectory simulation for the Soyuz ST stages in the short distance safety context (DP/SY/IT)
(cross-checking with CNES) :
Definition of the debris cloud with the 6dof (indicated below) and a Monte-Carlo simulation (10000 drawings) from AVD times. Calculation of the deviated trajectories (Dyn.P max. , knocking speed,…).
Dimension / location of the debris cloud and comparison with the toxicity/nuisance limits.
Development of a computer code for L/V flight dynamic simulation (DP/DD/PM) and (DP/SY/IT):
Development (C++) of a simulation code assessing a L/V stage dynamic behaviour during its fallout on the surface (applied on the Soyuz ST stages).
Attitude control (quaternion use) and taken into account of the static and dynamic stability.
2005 Developmentof a simulation code for the re-entry EPC studies (DP/SY/LM) :
(Determination of the impact area size caused by debris from the EPC fragmentation, in order to verify compliance with the requirement of safeguarding the people)
- Validation of the calculation (fortran 90 program) et development of new features.
- Writing technical report.
Setting up of an aerodynamic calculation in the L/V context (DP/DD/PM) :
Analysis of different approaches for preliminary calculation (empirical et analytical).
Aerodynamics of Soyuz ST stages (DP/DD/PM) (cross-checking with CNES) :
Determination of aerodynamic coefficients and definition of the L/V stages static stability for high angles of attack.
Calculation of the damping coefficient during pitch manoeuvre.
INTERNSHIP
CNES (DLA/SDT/EA)
2004 Flight behaviour study of a Japanese RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) in transonic phase came within the framework of a collaboration between CNES/JAXA :
Reports of the flight data’s. Exploitation of the recorded values (fortran 90 program + Matlab use) and reconstitution of the flight test.
CFD studies :
Use of elsA code (ONERA) in the case of a Eulerian simulation. Interpretation of aerodynamic coefficients and comparison with the experimental results.
Study of stability and flight performance of vehicle:
Analysis of longitudinal factors and definition of the static stability (calculation of the center of pressure and the static margin) following different configurations
(turning the ailerons and flaps, opening the speedbrakes with different angles of attack)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2007 Training in space mechanics and spacecraft control (Eurosae training AED006)
2006 Training in guidance and control of launchers, ballistic missiles and space vehicles (Eurosae training AED001)
2001-2004 Engineer in mechanics from the engineering school ENIVL (Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs du Val de Loire)
Master of Science in Aerodynamics and Flight mechanics ENSMA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d’Aérotechnique) Aeronautics and Space transportation Engineering
1999-2001 Mathématiques Supérieures et Spéciales, an intensive 2-year post-secondary program in mathematics and physics for the competitive entrance examinations
to French Grandes Ecoles graduate engineering schools.
COMPETENCES
English Operational (TOEFL 577)
Spanish Scholar level
Russian Scholar level
Program languages : Fortran 77&90, C++
Mathematic tool : Matlab
Aerodynamic : elsA, FLUENT, Missile DATCOM, VisualCFD
Flight Mechanic et Trajectory : JSBSim, ASTOS, STK, Arianespace tools (OPTAX, SIMUSCA,..), DAS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
Great interest for the Aerospace domain :
Aéroclub de France’s member.
Private Pilot Licence.
Sport : football.
Other : painting and sculpture. |