Applied Physics | Using Non-Thermal Electromagnetic Radiation to Track and Characterize Space Debris

Nilton O. Rennó, Professor of Climate & Space Sciences, Engineering Member of the College of Engineering Executive Committee, Director of the Master of Engineering in Space Engineering Program, College of Engineering, University of Michigan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

12:00-1:00 PM

Virtual

Abstract:

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity’s (IARPA) Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program seeks to understand the interaction of orbital debris with the surrounding space environment to determine if this interaction can be used to detect, track, and characterize potentially lethal but currently non-trackable orbital space debris. I will describe the results of the University of Michigan IARPA-funded project that seeks to mature the concept that non-thermal electromagnetic radiation (NTEM) generated by colliding debris can meet SINTRA program goals.

Building:	West Hall
Event Link:	https://umich.zoom.us/j/93170512369
Event Password:	Passcode: 898441
Event Type:	Lecture / Discussion
Tags:	Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Physics, Science, seminar
Source:	Happening @ Michigan from Applied Physics, Department of Physics