Method for predicting probabilities of collisions between nominally geosynchronous satellites gives results without large computer resources. Realistically assesses possibility of collision between expired, drifting satellite and active, station-keeping satellite. Mathematical techniques in paper useful in analysis of such terrestrial risks as floods and nuclear accidents.
Predicting Close Satellite Encounters
NASA Tech Briefs ; 11 , 3
1987-03-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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