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Comparative study on kinetic energy dissipation of debris clouds between aluminum plates and Kevlar fabric
Kevlar woven fabric has been extensively utilized as an intermediate layer in space debris shielding configurations. This investigation focuses on stuffed Whipple shields and employs a combined experimental and numerical simulation approach to systematically compare the protective performance differences between aluminum plates and Kevlar woven fabric as intermediate layers. Hypervelocity impact experiments were performed at velocities ranging from 3.0 to 4.4 km/s, yielding impact damage results for shielding configurations incorporating both materials. By integrating numerical simulations, the study quantitatively analyzed the enhancement effects of the two materials on protective performance based on debris cloud energy distribution, maximum fragment mass, and energy-location joint distribution of fragments. The study elucidates the mechanistic distinctions between the two materials and identifies their respective optimal velocity regimes, providing insights for material selection in shielding configurations.
期刊介绍:
Acta Astronautica is sponsored by the International Academy of Astronautics. Content is based on original contributions in all fields of basic, engineering, life and social space sciences and of space technology related to:
The peaceful scientific exploration of space,
Its exploitation for human welfare and progress,
Conception, design, development and operation of space-borne and Earth-based systems,
In addition to regular issues, the journal publishes selected proceedings of the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC), transactions of the IAA and special issues on topics of current interest, such as microgravity, space station technology, geostationary orbits, and space economics. Other subject areas include satellite technology, space transportation and communications, space energy, power and propulsion, astrodynamics, extraterrestrial intelligence and Earth observations.