摘要: |
This project will develop (i) a weather prediction model extending from Earth's surface to the edge of space and (ii) a micrometeoroid detection and risk assessment system that, together, predict the environmental conditions needed for safe orbital, entry, descent and landing operations. The project will develop a whole atmosphere model (WAM) that includes assimilation of real-time data throughout the atmosphere (0-600 km), and that will seamlessly provide neutral and ionosphere densities and wind forecasts throughout the orbital (200-400 km), entry (~80-200 km), and descent and landing (0-80 km) operational regimes. The project will provide the first characterization of meteoroid parameters, including density, in order to provide satellite risk assessment. |