An Improved Prediction Model for Spacecraft Damage Following Orbital Debris Impact

Author

Joel E. Williamsen
William P. Schonberg, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

This paper offers a new set of "generic", data-Based hole size and crank length prediction models for spherical orbital debris particles impacting multi-plate targets at velocities up to ∼12 km/s. the equations are applicable to a wide variety of spacecraft target configurations, but are limited to hole sizes above, but relatively near, the ballistic limit of the impacting particles. Additional work is underway to expand these models to diameters farther above the ballistic limit for the described shield types. © 2012 AIAA.

Recommended Citation

J. E. Williamsen and W. P. Schonberg, "An Improved Prediction Model for Spacecraft Damage Following Orbital Debris Impact," Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, article no. AIAA 2012-1507, Scimago Journal and Country Rank, Dec 2012.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-160086937-2

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0273-4508

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

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Publication Date

01 Dec 2012