Characterization of Orbital Debris Via Hyper-Velocity Ground-Based Tests
Characterization of Orbital Debris Via Hyper-Velocity Ground-Based Tests
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To replicate a hyper-velocity fragmentation event using modern-day spacecraft materials and construction techniques to better improve the existing DoD and NASA breakup models. DebriSat is intended to be representative of modern LEO satellites.Major design decisions were reviewed and approved by Aerospace subject matter experts from different disciplines. DebriSat includes 7 major subsystems. Attitude determination and control system (ADCS), command and data handling (C&DH), electrical power system (EPS), payload, propulsion, telemetry tracking and command (TT&C), and thermal management. To reduce cost, most components are emulated based on existing design of flight hardware and fabricated with the same materials. A key laboratory-based test, Satellite Orbital debris Characterization Impact Test (SOCIT), supporting the development of the DoD and NASA satellite breakup models was conducted at AEDC in 1992 .Breakup models based on SOCIT have supported many applications and matched on-orbit events reasonably well over the years.
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Characterization of Orbital Debris Via Hyper-Velocity Ground-Based Tests
2015
21 pages
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English
Astronomy & Astrophysics , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Characterization , Space debris , Spacecraft breakup , Ground tests , Impact tests , Fragmentation , Hypervelocity projectiles , Radar measurement , Size determination , Infrared spectroscopy , Low earth orbits , Near earth objects , Nasa space programs