Attitude Dynamics and Control of Space Debris During Ion Beam Transportation

Provides insight on the features, advantages, and disadvantages of contactless ion beam transportation for the removal of space debris

Vladimir Aslanov (Author), Alexander Ledkov (Author)

9780323992992, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 28 October 2022

320 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.5 kg

Attitude Dynamics and Control of Space Debris During Ion Beam Transportation provides an overview of the cutting-edge research around the topic of contactless ion beam transportation for the removal of space debris. This practical guide covers topics such as space debris attitude motion, the motion of rigid materials in an inhomogeneous high-speed rarefied medium, gravity gradient torque, and more. The book examines and compares the various ways to control the spatial motion of space debris, such as engine thrust or altering the direction of the ion beam axis, and offers simple mathematical models for analyzing system behaviors.

1. Basics of space flight mechanics and control 2. Space debris problem 3. Ion beam physics 4. Dynamics of relative translation motion of spherical space debris during ion beam transportation 5. Dynamics of passive object attitude motion during ion beam transportation 6. The use of contactless ion beam technology for solving orbital transport problems

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]