Hazard Analysis for the Breakup of Satellites 16937 and 16938
Abstract
Satellites 16937 and 16938 were placed in orbit on September 5, 1986. Prior to the launch of these two satellites, the possibility was foreseen that a collision between them might occur. Consequently, the hazards to other spacecraft that might result from the orbital debris produced by such an event were assessed by modeling. Because so little is known about the dynamics of collisions in space, three different collision scenarios were postulated and analyzed. These scenarios differed in the amount of momentum interchange between the colliding bodies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA352037
Entities
People
- D. L. Talent
- P. D. Anz-meador
- R. H. Rast
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin