Physics
Scientific paper
May 1997
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997adspr..19..365s&link_type=abstract
Advances in Space Research, Volume 19, Issue 2, p. 365-368.
Physics
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Scientific paper
We describe a new software program called PLATFORM, which is being developed to simulate the risk and potential damage to spacecraft from debris and meteoroid impacts. The program first generates an accurate 3D solid model representation of a space platform. Debris and meteoroid impacts are simulated by sampling directional collision flux data, derived from environment models such as IDES, and firing test particles at the platform. The location of each impacting particle and the resultant damage, including the production of secondary ejecta, are calculated. A versatile query method is used to analyse impact distributions and their effect, thereby enabling potential damage to subsystems to be assessed. Alternative shielding strategies are then considered, leading to an enhancement of the platform's survivability.
Aish F.
Crowther Richard
Stokes Hedley
Swinerd Graham G.
Walker Raymond
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