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Overview of Spacecraft-Fragmentation Testing
- Source :
- Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio: Journal of Aerospace Science, Technologies & Systems; 20240101, Issue: Preprints p1-9, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Spacecraft fragmentation due to collisions with space debris is a major concern for space agencies and commercial entities, since in the next years the production of collisional fragments is expected to become the major source of space debris. Experimental studies have shown that the fragmentation process is highly complex and influenced by various factors, such as the satellite design, the material properties, the velocity and angle of the debris impact, and the point of collision (e.g., central, glancing, on spacecraft appendages). This paper summarizes the current state of research in spacecraft fragmentation, including the methods and techniques used to simulate debris impacts, the characterization of fragment properties and the analysis of the resulting debris cloud. It provides an overview of the main experiments performed, underlining the most critical issues observed. Moreover, it presents a set of experiments performed at the University of Padova and proposes some future directions for this research.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03657442 and 25246968
- Issue :
- Preprints
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio: Journal of Aerospace Science, Technologies & Systems
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs66121224
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s42496-024-00209-5