Systems Engineering Approach to the Mitigation of
Hazardous Near-Earth Objects
Brent W. Barbee, an Aerospace Engineer at Emergent Space Technologies,
recently presented a seminar at the NASA/GSFC Systems Engineering
Seminar series entitled: Systems Engineering Approach to the Mitigation
of Hazardous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs).
Abstract:
The problem of mitigating the threat posed by hazardous Near-Earth
Objects (NEOs) is addressed with a systems engineering approach that
combines multiple disciplines and process steps. A method for
determining the optimal orientation of an applied impulse to deflect an
incoming NEO is presented along with a systematic methodology for
designing NEO mitigation spacecraft missions for any general hazardous
NEO scenario. These techniques are applied to a representative
threatening NEO scenario, culminating in the design of a spacecraft
mission that successfully mitigates the threat.
Related Links:
Presentation (Power Point):
060711_NEO.ppt
Videocast (Video Stream): http://128.183.174.165/colloquia_asx/public/SES/2006/SES20060711.asx
Systems Engineering Seminar Site: http://ses.gsfc.nasa.gov/SE_Seminar_2006.htm
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