Mass-diameter function for the entire size regime of orbital debris

Ian J. Gravseth; Timothy D. Maclay; Robert D. Culp

doi:10.1117/12.212571

23 June 1995 Mass-diameter function for the entire size regime of orbital debris

Ian J. Gravseth, Timothy D. Maclay, Robert D. Culp

Proceedings Volume 2483, Space Environmental, Legal, and Safety Issues; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.212571
Event: SPIE's 1995 Symposium on OE/Aerospace Sensing and Dual Use Photonics, 1995, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Over the past several years the interest in orbital debris has grown due to the hazard it poses to operating satellites. Models of the debris environment depend upon accurate assessments of the masses and sized of debris particles. Utilizing data from several hypervelocity impact tests and other sources, a mass-diameter relationship is determined for debris ranging in size from sub-millimeter particles to objects as large as derelict rocket bodies and inactive satellites. The accuracy of the mass-diameter relationship is examined and conclusions are reached.

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Ian J. Gravseth, Timothy D. Maclay, and Robert D. Culp "Mass-diameter function for the entire size regime of orbital debris", Proc. SPIE 2483, Space Environmental, Legal, and Safety Issues, (23 June 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.212571

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