Presentation Type
Paper (supporting PowerPoints may be added as Additional Files)
Location
Henderson Welcome Center
Start Date
16-1-2018 9:30 AM
End Date
16-1-2018 10:45 AM
Abstract
Many large constellations are being considered for deployment over the next ten years into low earth orbit (LEO). This paper seeks to quantify the risks that these constellations pose to the debris environment, the risks that the debris environment poses to these constellations, and the risks that these constellations pose to themselves. The three representative constellations examined in detail in this paper are operated (or planned to be operated) by Spire Global, Iridium, and OneWeb. This paper provides a balanced risk analysis including collision risk, operational risk, and non-adherence risk. For perspective, the risk posed by these economically useful constellations is compared to the risk associated with existing abandoned hardware deposited in clusters.
Area of Interest
Space Situational Awareness
Biographies
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Included in
Astrodynamics Commons, Space Vehicles Commons, Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Commons
Responsible Behavior for Constellations and Clusters
Henderson Welcome Center
Many large constellations are being considered for deployment over the next ten years into low earth orbit (LEO). This paper seeks to quantify the risks that these constellations pose to the debris environment, the risks that the debris environment poses to these constellations, and the risks that these constellations pose to themselves. The three representative constellations examined in detail in this paper are operated (or planned to be operated) by Spire Global, Iridium, and OneWeb. This paper provides a balanced risk analysis including collision risk, operational risk, and non-adherence risk. For perspective, the risk posed by these economically useful constellations is compared to the risk associated with existing abandoned hardware deposited in clusters.
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