In this report, the committee examines NASA;s strategy for protecting the shuttle orbiter from meteoroids and debris and recommends new strategies where appropriate. Chapter 2 examines the hazard to the orbiter and crew from meteoroids and orbital debris. Chapter 3 reviews the shuttle program's risk assessment and risk management strategies, and Chapter 4 looks at the tools NASA uses to assess the risk. Chapter 5 explores the use of collision warning and avoidance systems, and Chapter 6 describes steps that can be taken to improve the shuttle's survivability.
Protecting the Space Shuttle from Meteoroids and Orbital Debris
1997
72 pages
Report
No indication
English
Manned Spacecraft , Astronautics , Space Safety , Soace shuttle orbiters , Space debris , Meteoroids , Accident prevention , Spacecraft structures , Spacecraft shielding , Earth orbital environments , Micrometeoroids , Impact damage , Meteorite collisions , Risk assessment , Risk management , Impact resistance , Protection , Mitigation , Failure modes , Collision avoidance , Survivability
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