ACTIVE SHIELDING AGAINST METEOROIDS.
Abstract
The feasibility of a number of active shielding concepts against meteoroids is investigated. The effects of meteoroid flux on space vehicles and their components are first assessed, and the re quirements for passive (mass) shielding are cal culated. It is found that some active shielding concepts are practicable in the near term while others would require at least a ten year develop ment period. The most promising active shielding concept is the Dustwall, which can be developed in the near future. It is calculated that a dustwall system will weigh between 5% and 10% as much as passive shielding giving the same protec tion. In addition, it will protect components for which mass shielding cannot be used. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0418262
Entities
People
- Carl N. Klahr
- Norman N. Stein