Debris Protection Optimisation of a Realistic Unmanned Spacecraft Using Shield
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The SHIELD software model performs two distinct functions: first, it provides a capability to assess the through-mission survivability of an unmanned spacecraft against debris impact; and second, it provides a means to optimise the debris protection strategy of an unmanned spacecraft. In this paper we illustrate the second of these two functions by applying SHIELD to the protection optimisation of a ‘realistic’ satellite.
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