Enhanced impact tolerant core reinforced space shielding

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 197; p. 105184
• Main Authors: Stokes, Sean, Bayandor, Javid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2025
• Subjects: Finite element analysis; Honeycomb structure; Hypervelocity impact physics; Smoothed particle hydrodynamics; Whipple shield; Hypervelocity impact physics; Smoothed particle hydrodynamics; Whipple shield; Finite element analysis; Honeycomb structure

•Spacecraft shielding performance is benchmarked using traditional space shielding.•Advanced space shield using honeycomb structure is simulated.•Channeling effect was observed for the honeycomb structure.•Standard honeycomb structure performs worse than traditional shielding.•Honeycomb orientation...