Open Source Toolkit for Reentry Object Modeling

Predicting the mass, position, and velocity of an object during its reentry are critical to satisfy NASA and ESA requirements. This thesis outlines a 3-D orbit and mass determination system for use on low earth orbit as applicable to general objects, of various material and size. The solution uses a...

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Main Author: Ostrom, Christopher Lloyd, II
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@CalPoly 2015
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1528
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2652&context=theses