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A Ballistic Limit Analysis Program for Shielding Against Micrometeoroids and Orbital DebrisA software program has been developed that enables the user to quickly and simply perform ballistic limit calculations for common spacecraft structures that are subject to hypervelocity impact of micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) projectiles. This analysis program consists of two core modules: design, and; performance. The design module enables a user to calculate preliminary dimensions of a shield configuration (e.g., thicknesses/areal densities, spacing, etc.) for a ?design? particle (diameter, density, impact velocity, incidence). The performance module enables a more detailed shielding analysis, providing the performance of a user-defined shielding configuration over the range of relevant in-orbit impact conditions.
Document ID
20100016328
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Ryan, Shannon
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Christiansen, Erie
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2010
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-21654
JSC-CN-20097
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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