Abstract
A stochastic method to estimate survivability of a double tether system is described in this paper. Double tether is a pair of parallel strings connected at every certain distance, in order to improve the survivability against collisions of space debris. First, probabilities of cut off on a tether is modeled, which is caused by a collision of space debris. Next, survivability of a double tethered system is formulated. And then, survivability of single and double tether systems are evaluated and compared according to an environmental model of space debris.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 54-58 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Acta Astronautica |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2008 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Aerospace Engineering