Momentum Transfer by Laser Ablation of Irregularly Shaped Space Debris

Details Momentum Transfer by Laser Ablation of Irregularly Shaped Space Debris Momentum Transfer by Laser Ablation of Irregularly Shaped Space Debris

2010-04-02

arxiv.org/abs/1004.0390v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics

8 pages, Proceedings of the 2010 International High-Power Laser Ablation Conference

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Proposals for ground-based laser remediation of space debris rely on the creation of appropriately directed ablation-driven impulses to either divert the fragment or drive it into an orbit with a perigee allowing atmospheric capture. For a spherical fragment, the ablation impulse is a function of the orbital parameters and the laser engagement angle. If, however, the target is irregularly shaped and arbitrarily oriented, new impulse effects come into play. Here we present an analysis of some of these effects.

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