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A study of damage AL-mesh bumper by hypervelocity impact of AL-spheres

  • Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital

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Abstract

In order to study the hypervelocity impact of space debris on spacecraft through hypervelocity impact on 5052 aluminum mesh bumper, a two-stage light gas gun was used to launch 2017-T4 aluminum alloy sphere projectiles. The diameter of projectiles was 4mm. Impact velocities of AL-spheres were varied between 3.5km/s and 5km/s. The fragmentation and dispersal of hypervelocity particle against mesh bumper varying with mesh specification were analyzed. The protection performance of AL-mesh bumper against hypervelocity projectiles impact was assessed. Hypervelocity normal impact debris distribution of mesh bumper was investigated by numerical simulation. The influence of different impact point on morphology of debris clouds was obtained. The results indicated that the main factors affecting the protection ability of mesh bumper from hypervelocity impact are the arrangements of mesh wall and mesh specification. Cross point of mesh can help enhancing the performance of shields.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011, IAC 2011
Pages2108-2112
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2011
Event62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011, IAC 2011 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 3 Oct 20117 Oct 2011

Publication series

Name62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011, IAC 2011
Volume3

Conference

Conference62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011, IAC 2011
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period3/10/117/10/11

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