Evaluation of Space Enviroment
and Effects on Materials
(MDIM) Archive System
NASA Langley Research CenterHampton, Virginia
Meteoroid & Debris Impact Monitor
 |
Langley Home Page |
 |
Space Environments &Technology Archive System Home Page |
 |
Space Environments &Effects Home Page |
 |
NASA Home Page |
|
|
|
If you would like to receive further information on SETAS, or have suggestions on what information you would like to see accessible through this archive, please fill out the SETAS request form.
SETAS Request Information |
|
Responsible Parties:
Page Content: William H. Kinard Page Construction: Thomas H. See |
The Meteoroid and Debris Impact Monitor (MDIM), an element of the Space Environments and Effects (SEE) Program, is one of a compliment of experiments to fly on the DOD Space Technology Research Vehicle II (STRV2*). The MDIM will monitor populations of small-mass particles as a function of altitude. The MDIM, which utilizes 48 MOS detectors, is similar in concept and design to the Orbiting Meteoroid & Debris Counting (OMDC) experiment flown on the Clementine spacecraft. The detectors are mounted on the exterior of the STRV2 spacecraft. When space debris or meteoroids impact the detector, the sensor location and time of impact is stored and down linked for data analysis. From this information, space debris flux and directionality can be assessed. The MDIM flight hardware weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. (primarily electronics) and requires approximately 1.5 watts to operate for a design period of 12 months.
NASA/Langley Research Center has the responsibility for development of the MDIM. Mr. David M Rosenbaum is the MDIM Project Manager. Dr. William H. Kinard and Donald H. Humes are the MDIM Principal Investigators. At completion of the MDIM data analysis activity, this site will reference all publications.
*STRV-2 is a multi-national, highly integrated suite of experiments designed to push the envelope of space-based imaging technology, satellite vibration suppression, and material science. STRV-2 is sponsored by the Ballistic Missle Defense Organization.
AORP | Clementine | EuReCa | ESEM | Hubble
LDEF | MDIM | MEEP | MIS | MPID