Report describes proposed network of acoustical sensors, in effect, miniature seismographic system, to detect impacts of particles on external panels of spacecraft. Inexpensive thin-film vibration sensors placed on insides of panels and connected to relatively-simple data-collection system. Meteoroid shields already planned for Space Station serves as panels on spacecraft. Describes tests of concept in which small spheres impinged on aluminum panels. Tests showed sensor data used to determine locations and characteristics of impacts and panels provide suitable medium for detecting low-probability impacts of interest.


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    Detecting Impacts Of Particles On Spacecraft


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    1989-07-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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