Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 ‎Assistant Professor‎, Aerospace Research Institute, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Tehran, Iran

2 Aerospace Management, Law & Standards Department, Aerospace Research Institute, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

In this article collision probability method is used to satellite collision risk analysis. Among different methods introduced for determining collision probability, Patera's (2005) and Chan methods are chosen to define Noor satellite collision to the other space objects. According to criteria described in the article, Advanced Conjunction Analysis Tools of STK software applied for collision risk analysis. The software, determine position of each object in space using Two Line Elements and appropriate propagation model according to altitude of the orbit. So collision probability calculated by one of the cpllision probability methods. If derived prababilty is larger than 10-3, so its necessary to schdule for suitable maneuver to avoid collision.

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