The purpose of the DebriSat project is to replicate a hyper-velocity fragmentation event using modern-day spacecraft materials and construction techniques to better improve the existing DoDand NASA breakup models.
Characterization of Orbital Debris via Hyper-Velocity Ground-Based Tests
2016
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
Extraterrestrial Exploration , Industrial & Mechanical Engineering , Artificial satellites , Spacecraft design , Size distribution , Low earth orbits , Spacecraft breakup , Space debris , Fragmentation , Hypervelocity projectiles , Hypervelocity impact , Fragments , Characterization , Design analysis , Ground tests , Impact tests , Imaging techniques , Optical measurement , Radar measurement