"For over half a century, an increasing number of satellites have fragmented in orbit, creating a large amount of hazardous orbital debris which threaten the safety of useful functioning satellites and space missions. This book discusses the theory behind the fragmentation follo…
Satellite fragmentation and orbital debris -- Physical processes underlying satellite fragmentations -- Gabbard diagram of breakup fragments -- Velocity perturbations of breakup fragments -- Explosive fragmentation of rocket bodies -- Soviet anti-satellite tests -- Solwind P78-1…
"For over half a century, an increasing number of satellites have fragmented in orbit, creating a large amount of hazardous orbital debris which threaten the safety of useful functioning satellites and space missions. This book discusses the theory behind the fragmentation follo…