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DRAG ENHANCEMENT DEVICE PROTOTYPE FOR MID-SIZE SPACECRAFT
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Verbeeck, Michelle L. |
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DRAG ENHANCEMENT DEVICE PROTOTYPE FOR MID-SIZE SPACECRAFT |
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School |
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This study constructed a drag device to demonstrate and evaluate the benefits of including a drag enhancement device for spacecraft self-disposal in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The study assessed the viability of drag enhancement device deployment and functionality for mid-size spacecraft using a scaled model constructed with polymer materials. While drag devices for CubeSats have been well-studied and demonstrated, the mid-size, LEO spacecraft class most commonly deployed by the Department of Defense has not. The motivation for self-disposal is policy driven. This research targeted a simple, cost-effective approach conducted using scaled models for proof-of-concept that will lead to the final development prototype demonstrating effective deployment and functionality. The prototypes were developed using available software tools such as computer-aided design NX and were tested for structural integrity, functionality, and mechanical deployment. Subjects: drag; drag enhancement; drag sail; satellite; orbital debris; mid-size spacecraft |
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| Language | English | |
| Publication date | June 2019 | |
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IA Collections: navalpostgraduateschoollibrary; fedlink |
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dragenhancementd1094562699 |
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