Hypervelocity impact facility for simulating the effects of space debris over a wide range of conditionsAn impact facility for simulating space debris effects is described. The facility capability is described in terms of drive geometry, energetics, and armature loading. The facility is used to study impact phenomena on Space Station Freedom's solar array structure, other structural materials from the Station, and a means of duplicating the damage characteristic of the Long Duration Exposure Facility. Preliminary results of these experiments are described in terms of the mass/velocity distribution incident on selected samples, crater dynamics, and sample geometry.
Document ID
19920067955
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rose, M. F. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Best, S. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Chaloupka, T. (Auburn University AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Meeting Information
Meeting: IECEC ''91: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference