Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999adspr..23...73m&link_type=abstract
Advances in Space Research, Volume 23, Issue 1, p. 73-82.
Computer Science
9
Scientific paper
We present consolidated flux data from the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) and develop an isotropic meteoroid model applicable to predicting damage to the LDEF surfaces. The model is shown to work well, and is used to derive the resultant component of orbital debris incident on the LDEF east (ram) and west (wake) faces. Overall, orbital debris dominates the measured fluxes at small sizes (aluminium penetration depth Fmax < 30 μm) whereas meteoroids dominate above this size. The east and west face comparison shows that at least 2 distinct populations of debris exist with different size distributions. Analysis of data from the European Retrievable Carrier (EuReCa) shows the interplanetary meteoroid flux to be biased towards the Earth-apex direction (in the measured size regime). An enhanced meteoroid model is derived which is consistent with both EuReCa and LDEF data, and which does not affect the debris fluxes derived from LDEF data.
Green Simon F.
McBride Neil
McDonnell Anthony M. J.
No associations
LandOfFree
Meteoroids and small sized debris in low earth orbit and at 1 Au: results of recent modelling does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Meteoroids and small sized debris in low earth orbit and at 1 Au: results of recent modelling, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Meteoroids and small sized debris in low earth orbit and at 1 Au: results of recent modelling will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1184503