MMOD Sensor (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

MMOD Sensor

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed and tested a micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) detection and characterization system that detects when a satellite or spacecraft experiences an impact. The test article pictured was equipped with the MMOD detection and characterization system and struck with debris fired from SwRI’s light gas gun to simulate orbital impact scenarios.

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Southwest Research Institute

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