Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shield ballistic limit analysis program
Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shield ballistic limit analysis program
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Date
2010-02
Authors
Ryan, Shannon
Christiansen, Eric L.
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Johnson Space Center
Abstract
This software implements penetration limit equations for common micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shield configurations, windows, and thermal protection systems. Allowable MMOD risk is formulated in terms of the probability of penetration (PNP) of the spacecraft pressure hull.
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Space debris,
Ballistics,
Space vehicles--Meteoroid protection