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Debris and Micrometeorite Impact Measurements in the LaboratoryThe damage potential to spacecraft by micro-meteorites and orbital space debris has been recognized for some time. Damage caused by micrometeorites has been seen on the Solar Max Mission and the LDEF Satellite as well as other missions. Theoretical models (Kessler et al.) suggest that most of the space debris in lower earth orbit (LEO) consists of particles smaller than 100 µm that travel at speeds of 10-15 km/sec. Micrometeorites tend to move faster, at 20 km/sec, but are fewer in number compared to space debris.
Document ID
19920013136
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
J Resnick (Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division Washington, United States)
J Grun (Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division Washington, United States)
J Crawford (Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division Washington, United States)
B Rurris (Physical Sciences, Inc. United States)
C K Manka (Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division Washington, United States)
J L Ford (Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division Washington, United States)
B H Ripin (Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division Washington, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: 5th Annual Workshop on Space Operations Applications and Research (SOAR 1991)
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Volume: 2
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
NASA/CP-3127/Vol II
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Operation, Application and Research Symposium
Location: Houston, TX
Country: US
Start Date: July 9, 1991
End Date: July 11, 1991
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Air Force Phillips Laboratory, University of Houston - Clear Lake
Accession Number
92N22379
Distribution Limits
Public
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