Analysis of collision between space objects

Developing an algorithm to support in orbit satellite realoocation decision making

Authors

  • Ilmo Caldas Neto
  • Henrique Costa Marques Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA)
  • Diego Geraldo Instituto de Estudos Avançados (IEAv)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55972/spectrum.v21i1.76

Keywords:

Collision Algorithms, Collision Avoidance, Space Debris, Collision Risk

Abstract

Brazilian space operation has become more complex and robust. Although it is still below the great players, regarding technologies that mitigate catastrophes, like collisions. Due to space junk growth, in addition to the spread of technologies, such as constellations of nano and microsatellites, the number of objects in orbit has generated an increased threat number of collisions. Events of this magnitude can damage microsystems or even become a whole satellite inoperative, wasting time and financial investment, besides generating a greater number of debris in the collision, increasing in a cascade effect the likelihood of further collisions. Aiming to promote Brazilian independence in the segment technologies for space collision analysis, an algorithm for threat recognition and collision probability analysis is under development.

Author Biographies

Ilmo Caldas Neto

Ilmo Caldas Neto é formado em Engenharia Mecânica-Aeronáutica e Mestre em Ciências e Tecnologias Espaciais (CTE-G) ambos pelo ITA (2018 e 2019).

Henrique Costa Marques, Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA)

O Cel Av R/1 Henrique Costa Marques é Doutor em Engenharia Eletrônica e Computação pelo Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA).

Diego Geraldo, Instituto de Estudos Avançados (IEAv)

O Maj Av Diego Geraldo é pesquisador no IEAv e membro da equipe de desenvolvimento do AEROGRAF.

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2020-07-21

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I. C. Neto, H. C. Marques, and D. Geraldo, “Analysis of collision between space objects: Developing an algorithm to support in orbit satellite realoocation decision making”, Spectrum, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 46–52, Jul. 2020.

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Vol. 21 (2020): Operational Applications in Defense Areas

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