Sensitivity analysis for a space debris environment model

Somma, Gian Luigi, Lewis, Hugh and Colombo, Camilla (2017) Sensitivity analysis for a space debris environment model. In 7th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS). EUCASS. 11 pp . (doi:10.13009/EUCASS2017-443).

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Abstract

In space debris models, even a small change in the simulation variables can profoundly influence the evolution of the orbital population. The focus of this paper is to investigate the response of the LEO environment to the change in number and distribution of new object launched. The results of the performed sensitivity analysis suggest that the more critic regions lie in 800-1000 km and 1100-1300
km.

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Accepted/In Press date: 31 March 2017

e-pub ahead of print date: 3 July 2017

Published date: 2017

Additional Information: Associated publications: Somma, G. L., Lewis, H., & Colombo, C. (2016). Adaptive remediation of the space debris environment using feedback control. Paper presented at 67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Mexico. Somma, G. L., Colombo, C., & Lewis, H. (2017). A statistical LEO model to investigate adaptable debris control strategies. Poster session presented at 7th Space Debris Conference, Darmstadt, Germany. Somma, G. L., Colombo, C., & Lewis, H. (2017). A statistical LEO model to investigate adaptable debris control strategies. In T. Flohrer, & F. Schmitz (Eds.), Proceedings 7th European Conference on Space Debris, Darmstadt, Germany, 18–21 April 2017,. European Space Agency (ESA).

Venue - Dates: 7th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS 2017), , Milan, Italy, 2017-07-03 - 2017-07-06

Keywords: space debris, modelling, sensitivity analysis, launch rate