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Geosynchronous satellite collision avoidanceThe increases in the number of satellite systems, the growing dependency on these systems, and the potentially hazardous conjunctions in space, dictates careful management of satellite positions. The potential for satellite collision increases as more objects are placed in orbit. At geosynchronous altitudes active satellites maintain fixed longitudinal station-keeping control while inactive satellites and debris generally drift around the globe or oscillate about two geopotential stable points. Portions of the total objects in geosynchronous orbit are tracked by ground stations while a significant number of additional pieces of space debris regularly pass through geosynchronous orbit altitudes. The probability of an operational satellite colliding with another satellite or a piece of space debris will increase in the number of space objects, their sizes, and on-orbit lifetimes.
Document ID
19850012887
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fraser, W.
(Air Force Satellite Control Facility Sunnyvale, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Orbital Debris
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
85N21197
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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