Space Debris Surfaces - Probability of no penetration versus impact velocity and obliquityA collection of computer codes called Space Debris Surfaces (SD-SURF), have been developed to assist in the design and analysis of space debris protection systems. An SD-SURF analysis will show which obliquities and velocities are most likely to cause a penetration to help the analyst select a shield design best suited to the predominant penetration mechanism. Examples of the interaction between space vehicle geometry, the space debris environment, and the penetration and critical damage ballistic limit surfaces of the shield under consideration are presented.
Document ID
19920055937
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Elfer, N. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Meibaum, R. (Martin Marietta Manned Space Systems New Orleans, LA, United States)
Olsen, G. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)