Proof of concept for a smart composite orbital debris detector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.02.024
Abstract: Abstract Space debris particles with dimensions smaller than tens of millimetres are not trackable with existing monitoring systems and have sufficient energy to harm orbiting Earth satellites during impact events. This paper presents a proof-of-concept… read more here.
Keywords: composite orbital; debris detector; debris; proof concept ... See more keywords
The small orbital debris population and its impact on space activities and ecological safety
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.01.015
Abstract: Abstract When it is said about the danger of orbital debris for space activities and the ecology of the Earth, it most often means large orbital debris. In contrast to large orbital debris, the influence… read more here.
Keywords: space; orbital debris; earth; small orbital ... See more keywords
A deorbiter CubeSat for active orbital debris removal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2018.02.021
Abstract: Abstract This paper introduces a mission concept for active removal of orbital debris based on the utilization of the CubeSat form factor. The CubeSat is deployed from a carrier spacecraft, known as a mothership, and… read more here.
Keywords: removal; orbital debris; deorbiter cubesat; debris ... See more keywords
Simulating Damped Ion Acoustic Solitary Waves from Orbital Debris
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DOI: 10.2514/1.a34674
Abstract: Nontrackable orbital debris has become a great risk to Earth-orbiting spacecraft. Subcentimeter debris is currently undetectable using ground-based radar and optical methods. Recent analytical, com... read more here.
Keywords: acoustic solitary; solitary waves; ion acoustic; simulating damped ... See more keywords