Author | : David S. F. Portree |
File Size | : 52,7 Mb |
Publisher | : Unknown |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 02 May 1999 |
ISBN | : NASA:31769000450489 |
Pages | : 176 pages |
Orbital Debris A Chronology by David S. F. Portree Book PDF Summary
The 37-year (1961-1998) history of orbital debris concerns. Tracks orbital debris hazard creation, research, observation, experimentation, management, mitigation, protection, and policy. Includes debris-producing, events; U.N. orbital debris treaties, Space Shuttle and space station orbital debris issues; ASAT tests; milestones in theory and modeling; uncontrolled reentries; detection system development; shielding development; geosynchronous debris issues, including reboost policies: returned surfaces studies, seminar papers reports, conferences, and studies; the increasing effect of space activities on astronomy; and growing international awareness of the near-Earth environment.