Debris and Meteoroids in the Space Environment
Debris and Meteoroids in the Space Environment
Session ID#: 281257
Session Description:
Orbital debris, meteoroids, and dust are pervasive in the near-Earth space environment and endanger the safety of human and robotic operations in space. This session solicits presentations about characterizing the small object population (<1 cm) near Earth. This includes 1) measurements with in-situ instruments and remote sensing techniques (e.g., optical and radar); 2) modeling of interactions of small objects with the space plasma environment; and 3) scientific and societal utility of characterizing this population (e.g., dust science in the heliosphere or improving space weather forecasting).
Co-Sponsor(s):
- SH - SPA-Solar and Heliospheric Physics
- SM - SPA-Magnetospheric Physics
Index Terms:
7853 Spacecraft/atmosphere interactions [SPACE PLASMA PHYSICS]
7969 Satellite drag [SPACE WEATHER]
7999 General or miscellaneous [SPACE WEATHER]
Primary Convener: Alex Fletcher, NASA, Washington, United States
Convener: Reinhard H W Friedel, NASA HQ, Lancaster, United States
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