Theory of Satellite Fragmentation in Orbit

by Arjun Tan and Robert C. Reynolds

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 these fragmentations followed by studies of actual cases.The book begins with a survey of satellite fragmentations in orbit and the consequent formation of orbital debris in chronological order. Next,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811208557
• ISBN13: 9789811208553
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"