Ballistic limit curve regression for Freedom Station orbital debris shieldsA procedure utilized at Marshall Space Flight Center to formulate ballistic limit curves for the Space Station Freedom's manned module orbital debris shields is presented. A stepwise linear least squares regression method similar to that employed by Burch (1967) is used to relate a penetration parameter to various projectile and target descriptors. A stepwise regression was also conducted with the model reduced to lower forms, thus eliminating the effects of generalized assumptions.
Document ID
19920055961
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jolly, William H. (Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Williamsen, Joel W. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)