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I have always thought that ground based lasers were the best solution to the kessler syndrome. I wonder if the benefits of this system would make it more cost
by ortusdux 15y ago
I have always thought that ground based lasers were the best solution to the kessler syndrome. I wonder if the benefits of this system would make it more cost-effective.
- hugh3 15y agoWhat would you do with the lasers? Heat 'em evenly so that they vapourise smoothly instead of falling apart and forming lots of little bits?
- andrewflnr 15y agohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_broom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_broom In short, you use it to heat one side if the debris, causing it to ablate, resulting in thrust that knocks it out of orbit.
- billswift 15y agoSince satellites aren't designed with that sort of ablation effect in mind, I think hugh3's point that it would fall apart as various connecting bits burned through early would be much more likely.
- andrewflnr 15y agoThe article states that it's designed to be used for bits from 1 to 10 cm, which mostly means stuff that has already fallen apart.
- hugh3 15y agoWhat would you do with the lasers? Heat 'em evenly so that they vapourise smoothly instead of falling apart and forming lots of little bits?