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Orbital debris measurementsWhat is currently known about the orbital debris flux is from a combination of ground based and in-space measurements. These measurements have revealed an increasing population with decreasing size. A summary of measurements is presented for the following sources: the North American Aerospace Defense Command Catalog, the Perimeter Acquisition and Attack Characterization System Radar, ground based optical telescopes, the Explorer 46 Meteoroid Bumper Experiment, spacecraft windows, and Solar Max surfaces.
Document ID
19860021121
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kessler, D. J. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst. Trajectory Determinations and Collection of Micxrometeoroids on the Space Station
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
86N30593
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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