Jefferson Dixon, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, John DiPrete, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, Jacquilyn Green, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, Christopher Healy, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, William Underwood, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, Isaac Wittenstein, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, Liam Smith, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Advanced Technology Center, Kathryn A. Wingate, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology, Marcus J. Holzinger, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology
Keywords: Space Debris, SERC, Laser Maneuver, SSA, Lockheed Martin
Abstract:
The Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) endeavors to demonstrate the ability to maneuver high area to mass ratio objects using ground based lasers. Lockheed Martin has been leading system performance modeling for this project that includes high power laser propagation through the atmosphere, targeted interactions, and subsequent orbital maneuver of the object. This paper describes a CubeSat that could be used as a potential target to demonstrate the maneuver system. The model assumptions and performance estimates for an on-orbit laser maneuver demonstration are discussed.
Date of Conference: September 19-22, 2017
Track: Poster