TY - GEN
T1 - Space debris removal using an automated capturing and self stabilizing system, C.L.E.O.
AU - Goswami, Tanusha
AU - Iyer, Srinivas Ramesh
AU - Singh, Nitesh Kumar
AU - Yadav, Kumud Darshan
AU - Shekar, Spoorthi
AU - Singh, Balbir
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 IEEE.
PY - 2017/9/14
Y1 - 2017/9/14
N2 - C.L.E.O. (Cleaner of Lower Earth Orbit) is a space architecture concept that aims at removing debris, ranged between 1 to 10 cm and even larger in diameter. The module consists of two systems; the capturing mechanism and module stabilization. The oncoming debris will be identified using MWIR sensors. Due to the rotatory tendency of the debris, algorithms are used which will find the size, shape and angle of approach of the debris with the help of tracking sensors (reducing the error margin to nearly zero). The mechanism chases the debris in the desired orbit by capturing it using the differences in the relativistic motion between the debris and the module and reduces it to near zero. This module can align itself to any object within specified range for straight level entry through set conic angle determined by simulations. C.L.E.O houses a set of reaction wheels for stability and balancing about all the axes, foreseeing any translations due to disturbances to the satellite. This mechanism aims for creating an economical standalone and self-sustaining system that can help in removal, mitigation and control of space junk.
AB - C.L.E.O. (Cleaner of Lower Earth Orbit) is a space architecture concept that aims at removing debris, ranged between 1 to 10 cm and even larger in diameter. The module consists of two systems; the capturing mechanism and module stabilization. The oncoming debris will be identified using MWIR sensors. Due to the rotatory tendency of the debris, algorithms are used which will find the size, shape and angle of approach of the debris with the help of tracking sensors (reducing the error margin to nearly zero). The mechanism chases the debris in the desired orbit by capturing it using the differences in the relativistic motion between the debris and the module and reduces it to near zero. This module can align itself to any object within specified range for straight level entry through set conic angle determined by simulations. C.L.E.O houses a set of reaction wheels for stability and balancing about all the axes, foreseeing any translations due to disturbances to the satellite. This mechanism aims for creating an economical standalone and self-sustaining system that can help in removal, mitigation and control of space junk.
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U2 - 10.1109/ICMAE.2017.8038746
DO - 10.1109/ICMAE.2017.8038746
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85032392661
T3 - 2017 8th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2017
SP - 765
EP - 769
BT - 2017 8th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2017
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
T2 - 8th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2017
Y2 - 22 July 2017 through 25 July 2017
ER -