Collision avoidance of satellites using ionospheric drag
Abstract 50,000+ satellites are scheduled for launch by 2030, bringing both massive
opportunities and equally massive challenges. Key among these challenges is the ability to …
opportunities and equally massive challenges. Key among these challenges is the ability to …
Effect of ionospheric drag on atmospheric density estimation and orbit prediction
Accurate prediction of aerodynamic forces in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) remains a key challenge
for space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) activities. A …
for space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) activities. A …
Ionospheric drag for satellite formation control
Constellations of miniaturized satellites that provide novel and cost-effective capabilities are
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …
Ionospheric drag for accelerated deorbit from upper low earth orbit
Orbit debris mitigation restrictions placed on the growing number of miniaturised spacecraft
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …
Electron Wing‐Like Structures Formed at a Negatively Charged Spacecraft Moving in a Magnetized Plasma
Spacecraft‐plasma interactions are studied with self‐consistent numerical simulations of
magnetized plasmas, where electrons are strongly magnetized whereas ions are weakly …
magnetized plasmas, where electrons are strongly magnetized whereas ions are weakly …
Mixed flow ionospheric aerodynamics
Accurately predicting the motion of resident space objects requires knowledge of all forces
acting on these objects. Ionospheric aerodynamic forces, resulting from the interaction of …
acting on these objects. Ionospheric aerodynamic forces, resulting from the interaction of …
Direct and indirect charged aerodynamic mechanisms in the ionosphere
Abstract Objects in a flowing plasma may exchange momentum both directly, through gas-
surface interactions, and indirectly, through field effects. Applying a control surface approach …
surface interactions, and indirectly, through field effects. Applying a control surface approach …
[PDF][PDF] A comprehensive examination of low earth orbit aerodynamic accelerations for satellite formation control
B Smith - 2019 - researchgate.net
From satellite navigation to weather forecasting, the use of space technology is an
increasingly fruitful part of our everyday lives. A growing contingent of commercial …
increasingly fruitful part of our everyday lives. A growing contingent of commercial …
Experimental investigation of ionospheric aerodynamics effects
The accurate prediction of the motion of resident space objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) requires knowledge of all forces acting on these objects, which includes active and …
(LEO) requires knowledge of all forces acting on these objects, which includes active and …
Low earth orbit plasma wake sha** and applications to on-orbit proximity operations
A parametric investigation of plasma wake geometry is conducted to determine the
applicability of Coulomb actuation to resident space objects (RSOs) in low earth orbit (LEO) …
applicability of Coulomb actuation to resident space objects (RSOs) in low earth orbit (LEO) …