An Analysis of the Breakup of Satellite 1974-103A (COSMOS 699)

Abstract

The theory of satellite breakup based on statistical mechanics is extended in the area of the inverse problem and is applied to the 17 April 1975 breakup of Cosmos 699. The breakup is shown to be highly nonisotropic. In addition to the main event, there is evidence for smaller breakups separated from it by intervals of -2, +1, and +3 revolutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024450

Entities

People

  • William B. Heard

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Dispersions
  • Eigenvalues
  • Eigenvectors
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Inverse Problems
  • Mechanics
  • Orbital Elements
  • Orbits
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Particles
  • Payload
  • Space Systems
  • Square Roots
  • Statistical Mechanics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris