Space Station MMOD Shielding
- Paper number
IAC-06-B6.3.05
- Author
Dr. Eric Christiansen, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Johnson Space Center, United States
- Year
2006
- Abstract
This paper describes International Space Station (ISS) shielding for micrometeoroid orbital debris (MMOD) protection, requirements for protection, and the technical approach to meeting requirements. Current activities in MMOD protection for ISS will be described, including efforts to augment MMOD protection by adding shields on-orbit. Observed MMOD impacts on ISS elements such as radiators, modules and returned hardware will be described. Comparisons of the observed damage with predicted damage using risk assessment software will be be made.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
IAC-06-B6.3.05.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).
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