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An estimate of particulates in the vicinity of a Shuttle orbiter due to meteoroid impactAn estimate of the magnitude of released particles in the vicinity of a a Shuttle (STS) Orbiter due to meteoroid impact has been completed. A calculation of the number of particles existing as surface contamination and released by such impacts has been performed. In addition, two estimates of the creation of new particles due to meteoroid cratering (backsplash) have been obtained. In each case, the total number of particles per day as a function of size without regard to velocity, as a function of velocity without regard to size, and as a joint distribution in size and velocity has been calculated.
Document ID
19790026569
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Barengoltz, J.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 78-1608
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: Space Simulation Conference
Location: Bethesda, MD
Start Date: October 16, 1978
End Date: October 18, 1978
Accession Number
79A10582
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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