Designs of multi-spacecraft swarms for the deflection of apophis by solar sublimation
Maddock, Christie and Vasile, M. and McInnes, C.R. and Radice, Gianmarco and Summerer, Leopold (2009) Designs of multi-spacecraft swarms for the deflection of apophis by solar sublimation. In: 1st IAA Planetary Defence Conference: Protecting Earth from Asteroids, 2009-04-27 - 2009-04-30.
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Abstract
This paper presents two conceptual designs of multi-spacecraft swarms used for deflecting Apophis. Each spacecraft is equipped with a solar concentrator assembly, which focuses the solar light, and a beaming system that projects a beam of light onto the surface of the asteroid. When the beams from each spacecraft are superimposed, the temperature on the surface is enough to sublimate the rock, creating a debris plume with enough force to slowly alter the orbit of Apophis. An overview of the dynamics, control and navigation strategies are presented along with preliminary system budgets.
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Item type: Conference or Workshop Item(Paper) ID code: 20152 Dates: DateEvent27 April 2009PublishedSubjects: Technology > Mechanical engineering and machinery
Technology > Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. AstronauticsDepartment: Faculty of Engineering > Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Depositing user: Ms Katrina May Date deposited: 01 Jun 2010 14:05 Last modified: 26 Mar 2024 01:34 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/20152