This study reviews laboratory experiments on hypervelocity impacts and applies the results from those experiments to predict the mass of debris produced, the number of particles, and the size distribution of the debris particles produced in an ASAT engagement using kinetic energy weapons. The three possible types of hypervelocity collisions are discussed and parameters are provided that will help predict what type of collisions will occur between a given projectile and a target satellite. Once the collision type is determined, various equations are supplied which can be used to calculate debris mass, etc. Next, a notional attack between a miniature homing vehicle, similar to the one used in the successful F-15 launched ASAT, and two different satellites are examined to show the methodology for predicting the results of an ASAT engagement. Finally, suggestions are presented which can help a commander minimize the creation of debris, and thus minimize the long-term collision hazard for spacecraft resulting from ASAT engagements using kinetic energy weapons. Keywords: ASAT Engagements, Hypervelocity impacts, Satellites, Debris production, Thesis, Rorsat, Solwind. (jhd)


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    Title :

    Debris Production in Hypervelocity Impact ASAT Engagements


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    101 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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