[upm_innovatech]ibis_ensuring_safe_exploitation_of_space(hodei urrutxua)
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IBIS: Ensuring a safe exploitation of space
An all-in-one software for the design of
Active Space Debris Removal missions
using plasma beams
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Madrid, December 3th 2014
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The Space Debris Problem
Though it might seem like sci-fi, Space Debris is a real threat!
Gravity (2013), movie trailer by Warner Bros.
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The Space Debris Problem
The population of Space Debris is rapidly growing
Courtesy of the European Space Agency
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The Space Debris Problem
There are 6000 tons of Space Debris
Courtesy of the European Space Agency
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The Space Debris Problem
Courtesy of theLawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory
Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251 Collision Simulation (2009)
On average, there
is one collision
every 10 years
Each collision
creates thousands
of fragments of
new Space Debris
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Market Potential
During the next decade:
Over 1000 new satellites will be put in orbit
Estimated manufacturing + launching costs of 150 billion €
A satellite collision results in economical & operational losses that may
be worth hundreds of millions of €
Even with no new launches, space debris will continue increasing
due to new collisions
Lethal threat for astronauts and crewed space missions
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Space Debris Mitigation
Space agencies have issued recommendations to:
deorbit future satellites in a reasonable time (25 years)
How do we mitigate Space Debris?
Passive Space Debris Removal
What about the current Space Debris population?
It has to be mitigated too…
Active Space Debris Removal
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Active Space Debris Removal
Some proposed methods
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Technological Solution
Ion Beam Shepherd
The Ion Beam
Shepherd
Concept
Advantages:
Contactless
More efficient
Based on
mature and
space-certified
technology
Patented by UPM (P201030354)
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Technological Solution
Ion Beam Shepherd
Orbital Dynamics
AttitudeDynamics
RelativeOrbital Motion
SpaceElectric
Propulsion
Plasma Physics Ion-Thrusters
Hall EffectThrustersPlasma
PlumeExpansions
SurfaceSputtering
Plasma - BodyInteraction
Astrionics
SpaceSensors & Actuators
Space VehicleDesign
Guidance, Navigation& Control Numerical
Methods
The Ion Beam
Shepherd
Concept
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Technological Solution
Ion Beam Shepherd
Orbital Dynamics
AttitudeDynamics
RelativeOrbital Motion
SpaceElectric
Propulsion
Plasma Physics Ion-Thrusters
Hall EffectThrustersPlasma
PlumeExpansions
SurfaceSputtering
Plasma - BodyInteraction
Astrionics
SpaceSensors & Actuators
Space VehicleDesign
Guidance, Navigation& Control Numerical
Methods
Equipo de Propulsión Espacial y Plasmas
Grupo de Dinámica Espacial - UPM
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Technological Solution
Ion Beam Interaction Simulator (IBIS)
Orbital Dynamics
AttitudeDynamics
RelativeOrbital Motion
SpaceElectric
Propulsion
Plasma Physics Ion-Thrusters
Hall EffectThrustersPlasma
PlumeExpansions
SurfaceSputtering
Plasma - BodyInteraction
Astrionics
SpaceSensors & Actuators
Space VehicleDesign
Guidance, Navigation& Control Numerical
Methods
IBIS:
Ion Beam
Interaction
Software
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Technological Solution
Ion Beam Interaction Simulator (IBIS)
IBIS:
Ion Beam
Interaction
Software
IBIS is a highly advanced numerical simulation tool oriented to the end-to-end
design and analysis of Active Space Debris
Removal missions using an Ion Beam Shepherd
IBIS incorporates algorithms and features matured throughout many years of active development.
Built upon the expertise of over20 years of research in the Technical University of Madrid
Data IO and visualization of results are integrated within a functional user interface
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Next Steps for Commercialization
Business Model
The CORE components of IBIS are already developed
Additional features and extensions would be mission-specific,
so no need for extraordinary funding is expected
Part of the algorithms has been published
However, some key aspects remain in secrecy
IBIS is currently in register process
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Next Steps for Commercialization
Business Model
But who might need such a mission design & analysis tool?
Space Agencies
Aerospace companies
Research groups
Limited number of potential
customers suggests a per-client
approach
Client-specific customization
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Team and References
Equipo de Propulsión Espacial y PlasmasGrupo de Dinámica Espacial - UPM
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Team and References
Equipo de Propulsión Espacial y PlasmasGrupo de Dinámica Espacial - UPM
Key Collaborators:
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Team and References
Equipo de Propulsión Espacial y PlasmasGrupo de Dinámica Espacial - UPM
Related Research Projects:
ARIADNA Research Project (4000101447/10/NL/CBi)
European Space Agency (2010)
IBSIOD Research Project (AO 1-7359/12/NL/AF)
European Space Agency (2013)
LEOSWEEP Research Project (Grant Agreement nº 607457)
European Commission 7th Framework Programme (2013)
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Contact
Hodei Urrutxua
Space Dynamics Group / E.T.S.I. Aeronáuticos
hodei.urrutxua@upm.es
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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