Collision Hazard in Space.

Abstract

The statistical data on the known orbiting population of objects is presented and analyzed. Several methods for determining the probability of collision in orbit are described. Collision probabilities for low and geosynchronous orbits are evaluated. Potential operational and design policies for reducing the collision hazard and minimizing the proliferation of debris in space are examined. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 25, 1981
Accession Number
ADA097004

Entities

People

  • V. A. Chobotov

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Apogees
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Orbits
  • Communication Satellites
  • Earth Orbits
  • Equatorial Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Low Altitude
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Payload
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Space Debris
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Regression Analysis.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris