The Science Bunker

I was asked if I had any tips regarding Spacecraft configuration, so I made a tutorial on my website showing a very basic idea on how to get started. Come and have a look at http://sciencebunker.siterubix.com/configuration

Hey all! Whether or not you are a researcher or want to make some money whilst you are working or studying, have you thought about trading on-line from home? Just think, if you were trading on the side whilst you… Continue Reading →

Hey All, For those of you who own Spacecraft Structures & Mechanisms (Sarafin, T), I have created initial models (in SolidEdge) for the equipment list for the FireSat example illustrated in the book (pages 484/485) I have also included a… Continue Reading →

Hey all!  I have found a very useful bit of equipment that will help massively with your work and research!  A USB powered oscilloscope for under £50! Come and check it out at http://sciencebunker.siterubix.com/research-equipment

Lots of exciting things going on this week!  The Rosetta mission to put a lander (Philae) onto a comet was a success, and CranSEDS has begun team building for the Dragonfly project! http://www.i4is.org/news/dragonfly  

Hi All, To compliment the previously found Laser Toolbox for MATLAB,  I would also like to share with you another toolbox that could be easily combined or compliment other Laser scripts to build a broader understanding. Check out the page… Continue Reading →

A fantastic addon for MATLAB –  these scripts can be easily installed into your MATLAB folder and utilise the functions for Laser beam properties and calculate their interaction with material (such as induced temperature by absorbed laser energy in a… Continue Reading →

The branching out of The Science Bunker into other disciplines has begun!  There is now a new section for Palaeontology books, starting off with Mark Wittons book “Pterosaurs!”  If you have an interest in dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts, then… Continue Reading →

Today I thought I would share an excellent website for learning about Engineering Control theory with MATLAB code examples.  Come and check it out!   http://sciencebunker.siterubix.com/?p=293  

Could you use a bit of discipline in your projects?  Can’t remember how you divide up your time?  I have put up an easy to use, downloadable spreadsheet that I use for my own work, completely free and fully customisable!… Continue Reading →