Leveraging Origami for Space Efficiency: A Comprehensive Review of Its Role in Aerospace

Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 43 50
    By

    Kabir Belsare,

  • Rutvik Ekshinge,

  • Sampada Game,

  • Shravani Kulkarni,

  • Pandi Siddharth,

  1. Student,, Department of Aerospace Engineering, MIT School of Engineering and Sciences, MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune,, Maharashtra,, India
  2. Student, Department of Aerospace Engineering, MIT School of Engineering and Sciences, MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune,, Maharashtra,, India
  3. Student, Department of Aerospace Engineering, MIT School of Engineering and Sciences, MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune,, Maharashtra,, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, MIT School of Engineering and Sciences, MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune,, Maharashtra,, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, MIT School of Engineering and Sciences, MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune,, Maharashtra,, India

Abstract

Originating in East Asia, origami has developed beyond its original artistic medium to play a significant role in the design of adjustable systems, especially in the sector of space engineering. Due to tight weight and space constraints, these structures which are essential for aviation and spacecraft make effective use of the geometric qualities of origami. This study provides a summary of recent research, emphasizing the benefits, technical applications, and uses of deployable structures made of origami in the aerospace industry. Additionally, it examines more current origami-based space instruments, including details on their principles and real-world uses. The ancient Japanese paper-folding technique known as origami has found new uses in aerospace engineering, providing creative answers for the creation of lightweight parts, deployable structures, and small storage systems. The integration of origami-based designs in aerospace engineering is examined in this article, along with how these designs advance solar arrays, radar antennae, and spacecraft. The importance of origami-inspired engineering in lowering payload weight, maximizing space utilization, and improving the performance of aerospace components is highlighted in the article. The paper also explores several origami-based systems that are being studied for potential future uses in aviation and space exploration. Engineers use origami principles to create more effective, adaptable aerospace components, such as deployable solar panels and antennae, and lightweight, shape-shifting materials. Origami’s use in space exploration and aviation is expected to grow as research progresses, spurring inventions that improve the sustainability, efficiency, and usability of the next aerospace systems. This paper shows that origami has a bright future in contemporary engineering by highlighting its recent advancements and possible applications in aerospace.

Keywords: Origami, aerospace, structures, instruments, miniaturization, space exploration, inventions, solar panel, antennae

[This article belongs to Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Kabir Belsare, Rutvik Ekshinge, Sampada Game, Shravani Kulkarni, Pandi Siddharth. Leveraging Origami for Space Efficiency: A Comprehensive Review of Its Role in Aerospace. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2024; 14(03):43-50.
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Kabir Belsare, Rutvik Ekshinge, Sampada Game, Shravani Kulkarni, Pandi Siddharth. Leveraging Origami for Space Efficiency: A Comprehensive Review of Its Role in Aerospace. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2024; 14(03):43-50. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joaet/article=2024/view=185416


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Volume 14
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Received 20/09/2024
Accepted 10/10/2024
Published 21/10/2024
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