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The orbital debris problem and the challenges for environment remediation
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Liou, J.-C. |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Description | LEO debris population will continue to increase even with a good implementation of the commonly-adopted mitigation measures. The root-cause of the increase is catastrophic collisions involving large/massive intact objects (rocket bodies or spacecraft). The major mission-ending risks for most operational spacecraft, however, come from impacts with debris just above the threshold of the protection shields (~5-mm to 1-cm). A solution-driven approach is to seek: Concepts for removal of massive intacts with high P(collision); Concepts capable of preventing collisions involving intacts; Concepts for removal of 5-mm to 1-cm debris; Enhanced impact protection shields for valuable space assets. Key questions for remediation consideration of orbital debris: What is the acceptable threat level? What are the mission objectives? What is the appropriate roadmap/timeframe for remediation? Support advanced technology development when an economically viable approach is identified. Address non-technical issues, such as policy, coordination, ownership, legal, and liability at the national and international levels. |
| File Size | 797624 |
| Page Count | 10 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_20140009558 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t4zh1n26s |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2014-07-24 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Space Transportation And Safety Earth Orbital Environments Spacecraft Shielding Policies Low Earth Orbits Space Debris Legal Liability Collisions Risk Environmental Cleanup Protection Impact Damage Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Presentation |
