AbstractA methodology is developed for physical (laboratory) simulation of the long-term dynamic action of plasma beam high-energy ions on a space debris object with the aim of removing it to a lower orbit followed by its burning in the Earth's atmosphere. The methodology is based on the use of a criterion for the equivalence of two plasma beam exposure regimes (in the Earth’ ionosphere and in laboratory conditions) and an accelerated test procedure in what concerns space debris object material sputtering and space debris object erosion by a plasma beam in the Earth's ionosphere. The space debris coating material (blanket thermal insulation) sputtering yield and normal and tangential momentum transfer coefficients are determined experimentally as a function of the ion energy and the ion beam incidence angle.

    HighlightsPlasma beam – space debris (SD) interaction is studied by physical simulation.Emphasis is on the SD material sputtering yield and momentum transfer coefficients.A criterion for in-orbit and laboratory plasma beam exposure equivalence is used.


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    Title :

    Physical simulation of the long-term dynamic action of a plasma beam on a space debris object



    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 132 ; 97-102


    Publication date :

    2016-11-25


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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