Dynamic analysis of a tethered satellite system for space debris capture
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DOI: 10.1007/s11071-018-4498-1
Abstract: Herein we analyze the dynamic behavior of a tethered satellite system for space debris capture, considering the large deformation of a tether. The tethered satellite system is modeled as two point masses and a string,… read more here.
Keywords: tethered satellite; system; debris capture; satellite system ... See more keywords
Development of the KARI Space Debris Collision Risk Management System (KARISMA)
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DOI: 10.1007/s42405-018-0018-2
Abstract: Korea has been operating multi-purpose low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites such as the Korea multi-purpose satellite (KOMPSAT) since 1999 and the Communication, Ocean, and Meteorological Satellite (COMS), which was launched into geostationary orbit in 2006. The… read more here.
Keywords: collision; space; collision risk; space debris ... See more keywords
Onboard Target Searching Strategy During Lost in Space Situations in Angles-Only Navigation Active Space Debris Removal
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DOI: 10.1007/s42405-019-00163-8
Abstract: During the transition from ground-based to on-board relative navigation, active space debris removal faces the so-called lost in space problem where the target’s orbital parameters are known to a limited degree making its detection and… read more here.
Keywords: active space; navigation active; strategy; target ... See more keywords
Interactions of the space debris environment with mega constellations—Using the example of the OneWeb constellation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.11.021
Abstract: Abstract Recently, several announcements have been published to deploy satellite constellations into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) containing several hundred to thousands of rather small sized objects. The purpose of these constellations is to provide a… read more here.
Keywords: mega constellations; example; space debris; constellation ... See more keywords
Autonomous shooting at middle size space debris objects from space-based APT laser systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.11.026
Abstract: Abstract This paper is motivated by the need of removing middle size space debris objects. It deals with the problem of increasing the pointing accuracy while shooting at these objects by means of autonomous space-based… read more here.
Keywords: debris objects; size space; space; middle size ... See more keywords
Electromagnetic absorption properties of spacecraft and space debris
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.01.015
Abstract: Abstract Aim of the work is to present a method to evaluate the electromagnetic absorption properties of spacecraft and space debris. For these objects, the radar detection ability depends mainly on volume, shape, materials type… read more here.
Keywords: electromagnetic absorption; absorption properties; space; space debris ... See more keywords
Space debris collision probability analysis for proposed global broadband constellations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.06.036
Abstract: Abstract Fragmentation events, caused by the collision of two objects in space, have been a significant source of space debris objects over a cumulative five decades of space activity. Current proposals by different commercial entities… read more here.
Keywords: probability; space; debris collision; space debris ... See more keywords
The active space debris removal mission RemoveDebris. Part 2: In orbit operations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.09.001
Abstract: Abstract This is the second of two companion papers that describe the development of the RemoveDEBRIS space mission. This second article describes the in-orbit operations that were performed to demonstrate technologies to be used for… read more here.
Keywords: space; orbit operations; mission; space debris ... See more keywords
Experiment for pose estimation of uncooperative space debris using stereo vision
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.12.006
Abstract: Abstract Acquiring the relative pose between an uncooperative target and a chaser satellite poses a unique problem for any active debris removal mission. A lack of prior knowledge regarding the target's motion, mass distribution and… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; experiment; target; space debris ... See more keywords
Interaction of compact space debris clouds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.02.041
Abstract: Abstract Mathematical modelling of “space debris” is one of the priority areas in ensuring the safety of space flights. We consider interaction of the dust particle clouds in accordance with our mathematical model of this… read more here.
Keywords: interaction compact; space; compact space; space debris ... See more keywords
Pyrotechnic approach to space debris destruction: From thermal modeling to hypersonic wind tunnel tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.03.028
Abstract: Abstract The problem of the space debris is an important aspect of the on-ground casualty risk reduction. Some articles, like fuel tanks made of titanium alloy, survive during the atmospheric post-mission re-entry and impact the… read more here.
Keywords: wind tunnel; space; hypersonic wind; space debris ... See more keywords