Systems Engineering and Electronics ›› 2020, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (9): 2041-2051.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-506X.2020.09.20

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Analysis of the impact of large LEO constellation deployment on the space debris environment

Dan SHEN1,2,3(), Jing LIU1,2()   

  1. 1. National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100101, China
    2. Space Debris Observation and Data Application Center, China National Space Administration, Beijing, 100101
    3. University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049
  • Received:2019-10-10 Online:2020-08-26 Published:2020-08-26

Abstract:

In order to analyze the impact of large low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation deployment on the future space environment, the space object long-term evolution model (SOLEM), is used to study the impact of the factors such as the number, the mass, the area, the orbit altitude of satellites and the post mission disposal (PMD) in large constellations on the number of collisions and debris. The analysis shows that the important factors affecting the collision are the number and area of satellites, while the main factor affecting the number of the new debris generated by collisions is the satellite mass. However, under the condition of satisfying the task, operators can consider the relationship of these three factors comprehensively to select the most appropriate plan. At the same time, it has a great impact on the space debris environment when deploying at 1 100 km and the success rate of PMD should be increased to more than 95% on the premise of complying with the 25-year rule.

Key words: space debris environment, large low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, collision, space object long-term evolution model (SOLEM)

CLC Number: 

[an error occurred while processing this directive]