Grey, S. (2017) Deformation of Space Debris and Subsequent Changes in Orbit During Eclipse Due to Solar and Earth Radiation Fluxes. In: 7th European Conference on Space Debris, Darmstadt, Germany, 18-21 Apr 2017,
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Publisher's URL: https://conference.sdo.esoc.esa.int/proceedings/sdc7/paper/742
Abstract
Both solar radiation pressure (SRP) and Earth radiation pressure (ERP) can dramatically influence the orbit of space debris, particularly objects with a high area-to- mass ratio (HAMR objects). Little work however has investigated how these objects deform when solar radi- ation pressure (SRP) and Earth radiation pressure (ERP) forces are applied.<br/>In this work a flexible piece of debris is modeled as a lattice of interconnected particles. Internal and external forces are modeled on a particle by particle basis allowing for complex deformations to occur. The effect of these forces is shown on flat and curved objects and a coupled deformation/attitude model demonstrated.
Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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Keywords: | Solar radiation pressure, earth radiation pressure, debris, high area-to-mass ratio, flexible, orbit prediction eclipse, multilayer insulation, orbital environment. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Grey, Dr Stuart |
Authors: | Grey, S. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering |
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