Impact Studies Using a One Stage Light Gas Gun

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dc.creatorCarmona, Jorge
dc.creatorCook, Mike
dc.creatorSchmoke, Jimmy
dc.creatorHarper, Katie
dc.creatorReay, Jerry
dc.creatorMatthews, Lorin
dc.creatorHyde, Truell
dc.date2004-01-29
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:51:07Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:51:07Z
dc.descriptionThe Center for Astrophysics,Space Physics, and Engineering Research (CASPER) has completed construction and calibration of a Light Gas Gun (LGG), which is used for low velocity impact studies. At geosynchronous orbit, space debris can impact commercial satellites at velocities of 500 m/s [1] reducing their useful lifetime. Additionally, there is an ever-increasing population of abandoned nonoperational satellites and related debris in these orbits [2]. Therefore, it is important to clearly understand the physics behind how such collisions can cause structural damage. This is most easily determined by measuring the damage incurred on representative material exposed to test collisions in the laboratory. Data collected in this manner will not only help illuminate the shock physics involved but can also aid in providing methods for designing advanced shielding for satellites.
dc.description2 pages, Lunar and Planetary Science XXXV
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0401161
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0401161
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/85922
dc.subjectGeneral Physics
dc.titleImpact Studies Using a One Stage Light Gas Gun
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