An active electromagnetic shielding system that uses magnetic fields to deflect charged particles away from satellites before they collide with them, providing effective protection while reducing the weight of traditional shielding systems.” The system is based on the Lorentz Force equation: F = q(v × B) The simulation was developed in MATLAB using a 3D particle-tracking system, with the ODE45 solver used to calculate the trajectories of ions within the magnetic field. The simulation achieved a 100% deflection rate using a magnetic flux density of 1.04 T.
Project Idea
This project presents an Active Electromagnetic Shielding system designed to protect satellites from space radiation. The system uses a magnetic field to deflect charged particles before they reach the satellite, instead of stopping them using heavy traditional metal shielding. The effect of the magnetic field was simulated using light particles such as He²⁺ ions and heavy particles such as iron (Fe). A calculated magnetic flux density of 1.04 T was used to evaluate the shielding performance.
01
The Beginning
02
The Idea
The project provides a lightweight protection system based on High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Coils, which generate a magnetic field to deflect charged particles away from the satellite.
03
The Experience
A visual tour documenting the manufacturing stages, laboratory testing, and live tracking experiments in the field.
Explore the projects and experiments that shape the Electrospace experience.
