Abstract Whipple shield is widely used on manned spacecraft, numerical simulation is an important way for obtaining the ballistic limit. The large population of particles and the large space span of Whipple shield simulation model restrict the computational efficiency. A fast numerical approach is presented for Whipple shield ballistic limit analysis. First, the critical penetration analysis of the rear walls is converted into specific impulse analysis delivered by the secondary debris cloud, because the maximum of specific impulse is the main determinant of the penetration. The dual plate simulation model is then converted into single plate model and the population of particles is reduced. Second, based on the isotropic expansion theory of secondary debris cloud, the specific impulse analysis is further converted into particle position and velocity analysis when the stable secondary debris formed. The space span of the simulation model is reduced. An example of Whipple shield ballistic limit analysis is provided for the verification of the fast numerical approach, it shows that this approach can significantly increase the computation efficiency with acceptable accuracy.

    Highlights A fast numerical approach is presented for Whipple shield ballistic limit analysis. The specific impulse approach is introduced to simplify the model. The extended debris isotropic expansion theory is used to reduce time. The fast approach is verified and the efficiency can be significantly increased.


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    Titel :

    A fast numerical approach for Whipple shield ballistic limit analysis


    Beteiligte:
    Zhang, Xiao-tian (Autor:in) / Jia, Guang-hui (Autor:in) / Huang, Hai (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 93 ; 112-120


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2013-06-15


    Format / Umfang :

    9 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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