Protecting The Space Shuttle From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris
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Protecting The Space Shuttle From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1998-01-09
Protecting The Space Shuttle From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-09 with Science categories.
The space shuttle orbiter has already been struck many times by small meteoroids and orbital debris, but it has not been damaged severely. There is a real risk, however, that a meteoroid or debris impact could one day force the crew to abort a mission or might result in loss of life or loss of the shuttle itself. Protecting the Space Shuttle from Meteoroids and Orbital Debris assesses the magnitude of the problem and suggests changes that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration can make to reduce the risk to the shuttle and its crew. December
Protecting The Space Shuttle From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: National Academies
Release Date : 1997
Protecting The Space Shuttle From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris written by and has been published by National Academies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Meteoroids categories.
Protecting The Space Station From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris
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Author : Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1997-02-02
Protecting The Space Station From Meteoroids And Orbital Debris written by Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-02-02 with Science categories.
Limiting Future Collision Risk To Spacecraft
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-11-16
Limiting Future Collision Risk To Spacecraft written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-16 with Science categories.
Derelict satellites, equipment and other debris orbiting Earth (aka space junk) have been accumulating for many decades and could damage or even possibly destroy satellites and human spacecraft if they collide. During the past 50 years, various National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) communities have contributed significantly to maturing meteoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) programs to their current state. Satellites have been redesigned to protect critical components from MMOD damage by moving critical components from exterior surfaces to deep inside a satellite's structure. Orbits are monitored and altered to minimize the risk of collision with tracked orbital debris. MMOD shielding added to the International Space Station (ISS) protects critical components and astronauts from potentially catastrophic damage that might result from smaller, untracked debris and meteoroid impacts. Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft: An Assessment of NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Program examines NASA's efforts to understand the meteoroid and orbital debris environment, identifies what NASA is and is not doing to mitigate the risks posed by this threat, and makes recommendations as to how they can improve their programs. While the report identified many positive aspects of NASA's MMOD programs and efforts including responsible use of resources, it recommends that the agency develop a formal strategic plan that provides the basis for prioritizing the allocation of funds and effort over various MMOD program needs. Other necessary steps include improvements in long-term modeling, better measurements, more regular updates of the debris environmental models, and other actions to better characterize the long-term evolution of the debris environment.
Orbital Debris A Chronology
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Author : David S. F. Portree
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Orbital Debris A Chronology written by David S. F. Portree and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Space debris categories.
The 37-year (1961-1998) history of orbital debris concerns. Tracks orbital debris hazard creation, research, observation, experimentation, management, mitigation, protection, and policy. Includes debris-producing, events; U.N. orbital debris treaties, Space Shuttle and space station orbital debris issues; ASAT tests; milestones in theory and modeling; uncontrolled reentries; detection system development; shielding development; geosynchronous debris issues, including reboost policies: returned surfaces studies, seminar papers reports, conferences, and studies; the increasing effect of space activities on astronomy; and growing international awareness of the near-Earth environment.
Meteoroids And Orbital Debris
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Author : Cynthia A. Belk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Meteoroids And Orbital Debris written by Cynthia A. Belk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Meteoroids categories.
Descriptions are presented of orbital debris source, distribution, size, lifetime, and mitigation measures.
Orbital Debris
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1995-07-07
Orbital Debris written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-07 with Science categories.
Since the beginning of space flight, the collision hazard in Earth orbit has increased as the number of artificial objects orbiting the Earth has grown. Spacecraft performing communications, navigation, scientific, and other missions now share Earth orbit with spent rocket bodies, nonfunctional spacecraft, fragments from spacecraft breakups, and other debris created as a byproduct of space operations. Orbital Debris examines the methods we can use to characterize orbital debris, estimates the magnitude of the debris population, and assesses the hazard that this population poses to spacecraft. Potential methods to protect spacecraft are explored. The report also takes a close look at the projected future growth in the debris population and evaluates approaches to reducing that growth. Orbital Debris offers clear recommendations for targeted research on the debris population, for methods to improve the protection of spacecraft, on methods to reduce the creation of debris in the future, and much more.
Upgrading The Space Shuttle
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1999-02-21
Upgrading The Space Shuttle written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-02-21 with Science categories.
The space shuttle is a unique national resource. One of only two operating vehicles that carries humans into space, the space shuttle functions as a scientific laboratory and as a base for construction, repair, and salvage missions in low Earth orbit. It is also a heavy-lift launch vehicle (able to deliver more than 18,000 kg of payload to low Earth orbit) and the only current means of returning large payloads to Earth. Designed in the 1970s, the shuttle has frequently been upgraded to improve safety, cut operational costs, and add capability. Additional upgrades have been proposed-and some are under way-to combat obsolescence, further reduce operational costs, improve safety, and increase the ability of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the space station and other missions. In May 1998, NASA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine the agency's plans for further upgrades to the space shuttle system. The NRC was asked to assess NASA's method for evaluating and selecting upgrades and to conduct a top-level technical assessment of proposed upgrades.
Upgrading The Space Shuttle
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1999-01-21
Upgrading The Space Shuttle written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-21 with Science categories.
The space shuttle is a unique national resource. One of only two operating vehicles that carries humans into space, the space shuttle functions as a scientific laboratory and as a base for construction, repair, and salvage missions in low Earth orbit. It is also a heavy-lift launch vehicle (able to deliver more than 18,000 kg of payload to low Earth orbit) and the only current means of returning large payloads to Earth. Designed in the 1970s, the shuttle has frequently been upgraded to improve safety, cut operational costs, and add capability. Additional upgrades have been proposed-and some are under way-to combat obsolescence, further reduce operational costs, improve safety, and increase the ability of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the space station and other missions. In May 1998, NASA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine the agency's plans for further upgrades to the space shuttle system. The NRC was asked to assess NASA's method for evaluating and selecting upgrades and to conduct a top-level technical assessment of proposed upgrades.
Orbiting Debris
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Orbiting Debris written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Electronic government information categories.