Semi-empirical models of hole diameter and tip-to-tip crack length for different multi-wall shielding systems currently under development for the International Space Station are presented. These equations were developed using light gas gun test data at impact velocities of 6.5 km/s and inhibited shaped charge test data for an impact velocity of 11.3 km/s. These models are incorporated into a survivability analysis using the manned spacecraft crew survivability computer code to determine whether or not module unzipping or crew incapacitation would occur under a specific set of impact conditions.


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    Title :

    Empirical models for spacecraft damage from orbital debris penetration and effects on spacecraft survivability


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    Publication date :

    1997-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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