Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite Mitigation Strategies

Glenn E. Peterson

 


Chapter 1    Assessing the Threat

 

1.1    Death from Above

 

1.2    Orbit Dynamics

 

1.2.1    Parent Orbit
1.2.2    Particle Ejection
1.2.3    Ring Creation

 

1.3    Radiant Point

 

1.3.1    Motion of the Earth through the Meteor Stream
1.3.2    Apparent Radiant Including the Motion of the Satellite

 

1.4    Particle Flux

 

1.4.1    Meteoroid Activity Curve
1.4.2    Distribution
1.4.3    Impact

 

1.5    Summary of Threat Assessment

 


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