High Performance Propagation of Large Object Populations in Earth Orbits

Orbital debris is becoming an increasing problem for space flight missions. New satellite launches, explosions, collisions and other events cause a steady rise in the number of objects orbiting the Earth. It is therefore important to determine the future development of the object population, as well...

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Main Author: Möckel, Marek (auth)
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Language:English
Published: Logos Verlag Berlin 2015
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