Astro Classifier-To calculate and classify Atmospheric Re-entering Space Debris and Foreign Objects
Keywords:
Space Debris, Python, Orbital mechanics, Keplerian Orbital Elements, Nasa’s API’sAbstract
The project is called “Astro Classifier” which is a coded program used for classification and calculation of Atmospheric Re-entry of Space Debris. This paper discusses how calculations and classifications of re-entering objects in orbit can be done effectively through a combination of physics’ theory and programming skills such as Python. The physics behind the simulation comprises of orbital mechanics and key formulas. It identifies the decaying orbit of the external body using Keplerian Orbital Elements to determine the object’s future position through its size, shape and orientation in space collected from pre-existing data sets. The code utilises Nasa’s API’s and uses it to display the data required for the approaching object’s trajectories and classification.
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