Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1714979 Acta Astronautica 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► An interactive online-tool is being developed for planetary defense from asteroids. ► Educational materials increase the knowledge and promotes public awareness. ► Kinetic impactor spacecraft are used to design asteroid deflection missions. ► Campaign design process maximizes Earth miss distance with fewest launches. ► A handbook provides background information and online-tool user manual.
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