Space object identification and classification from hyperspectral material analysis
This paper presents a data processing pipeline designed to extract information from the
hyperspectral signature of unknown space objects. The methodology proposed in this paper …
hyperspectral signature of unknown space objects. The methodology proposed in this paper …
Space situational awareness systems: Bridging traditional methods and artificial intelligence
With the rapid increase of space activities and the accumulation of space debris, the existing
space situational awareness system (SSAS) is facing increasingly severe challenges. This …
space situational awareness system (SSAS) is facing increasingly severe challenges. This …
[HTML][HTML] Enhanced mechanical energy absorption via localized viscoplasticity of nano-cellular polymer coating under supersonic impact loading
Materials under viscoplastic deformation at ultrahigh strain rates (> 10 6 s− 1) often
demonstrate anomalous properties due to thermal and stress localization. As a model …
demonstrate anomalous properties due to thermal and stress localization. As a model …
Operational procedure for handling of spacecraft materials sensitive to atmospheric exposure
S Collman, EA Plis, JR Shah, MT Bengtson… - Journal of Spacecraft …, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
EXTERIOR spacecraft materials play an important role in satel-lite protection from the harsh
space environment. Research has shown that the physical, chemical, and optical properties …
space environment. Research has shown that the physical, chemical, and optical properties …
Design of the sabot-stopping system for a single-stage Light-Gas Gun for high-velocity impacts
L Barilaro, M Wylie, T Shafeeg - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Collisions of space debris and micrometeorites with spacecraft represent an existential
hazard for human activities in near-Earth orbits. Currently, guidelines, policies, and best …
hazard for human activities in near-Earth orbits. Currently, guidelines, policies, and best …
Shielding of Spacecraft and Satellites From Micrometeorites and Space Debris
N Thakkar, D Piovesan - ASME …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Astronauts and spacecraft have had frequent run-ins with micrometeorites and other orbital
debris. Moreover, hypervelocity impacts by micrometeoroids and orbital debris are …
debris. Moreover, hypervelocity impacts by micrometeoroids and orbital debris are …
Dynamics analysis and experimental validation of the aluminum honeycomb buffer in the tether-net launcher
Aluminum honeycomb is newly introduced in the tether-net launcher device to attenuate the
large recoil force and impact generated on the platform. The stress–strain of aluminum …
large recoil force and impact generated on the platform. The stress–strain of aluminum …
Piezoelectric energy harvesting from the atomic oxygen hypervelocity impact in low Earth orbit
Atomic oxygen (AO) in low Earth orbit (LEO) can cause severe progressive damage to
spacecraft orbiting at hypervelocities over 7 km/s; therefore, all space-graded materials need …
spacecraft orbiting at hypervelocities over 7 km/s; therefore, all space-graded materials need …
Ground testing of the 16th materials international space station experiment materials
External spacecraft materials play an important role in satellite protection from the harsh
space environment. Research has shown that the physical, chemical, and optical properties …
space environment. Research has shown that the physical, chemical, and optical properties …
Metamodel-Based Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Geostationary Debris Removal Satellites
To improve the geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) debris removal efficiency and mission
efficacy, a metamodel-based multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) scheme of GEO …
efficacy, a metamodel-based multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) scheme of GEO …