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Orbital debris removal concept -- Please poke holes in it...
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[QUOTE="jrmichler, post: 6863611, member: 638574"] Here's how you can evaluate your idea. Orbital debris has velocities approximately XXXXX ft/sec. Orbital debris velocity vectors are in what range of directions, in degrees relative to the equatorial plane? Consider the velocity of, say, a 0.22 LR rifle bullet, one of the slowest and lightest bullets. Will the sheet stop that rifle bullet? If you are not familiar with guns, ask around for somebody to help. The Mylar sheet is on an ballistic path with a velocity and direction. What is the approximate velocity? What percentage of debris will have velocity relative to the sheet less than the rifle bullet? If the sheet could just barely stop the bullet, what percentage debris would be stopped vs punch through the sheet? [/QUOTE]
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