Space Debris - Hazard Evaluation and Debris

When the space era began, few thought that putting satellites into orbit might have a negative side. Alas, man's space activity has led to the formation of a new media named "space debris." Space Debris will appeal to readers unfamiliar with space ecology issues, as well as experts and designers. The volume features actual data on the space debris environment; new mathematical models for space debris evolution, production and self-production; description of the existing software and concepts for shield design. The author also reviews methods of collision risk assessment, including the attitudes and inclinations of orbits, collision hazard evaluation and suggestions for preventative measures.

List of contents

Orbital Debris Hazards Assessment and Mitigation Strategies. European Space Agency Activities on Orbital Debris. Mathematical Model for Space Debris Evolution Production and Self-Production. The Solution of Applied Problems Using the Space Debris Production and Analysis Model. Geosynchronous Orbit Pollution and its Long-Term Evolution. Areas/Mass and Mass Distributions of Orbital Debris. Space Debris Production in Different Types of Orbital Breakups. Annex. Mathematical Models for Dynamics of Multiphase Media and Deformable Structures.

About the author

Nickolay N. Smirnov

Summary

Man's space activity has led to the formation of "space debris": manmade objects and their fragments launched into space, currently inactive and no longer serving any useful purpose. This title introduces concepts related to the problems of space ecology.

Product details

• Assisted by: N.N. Smirnov (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.11.2001
• EAN: 9780415279079
• ISBN: 978-0-415-27907-9
• No. of pages: 248
• Weight: 625 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; NATURE / Ecology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, SCIENCE / Physics / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, Biodiversity, Physics, Life sciences: general issues, Botany & plant sciences, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Botany and plant sciences