DE-ORBITING DRAG SAIL
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Authors
Nichols, Samuel J.
Subjects
drag sail
de-orbit
scalable
de-orbit
scalable
Advisors
Rhatigan, Jennifer L.
Date of Issue
2020-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
This thesis examined the possibility of developing a compact, reliable, and scalable drag sail to aid in de-orbiting satellites during their end-of-life operations. Using a current prototype, we created and tested a full-scale drag sail. We also developed a reliable mechanism that both retains the drag sail in a stowed configuration to prevent mission obstruction and, when commanded, allows a smooth and successful deployment.
Type
Thesis
Description
Student Thesis (NPS NRP Project Related)
Series/Report No
Department
Space Systems Academic Group (SP)
Organization
Naval Research Program (NRP)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
N2/N6 - Information Warfare
Funder
This research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE 0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrp
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release. distribution is unlimited
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.