Abstract
This disclosure, Contactless Orbital Debris Shepherd (CODS) presents a scalable, contactless orbital debris removal system using coordinated ion beam momentum transfer, photon-assisted impulse control, and deployable drag augmentation devices. The system eliminates the need for mechanical capture and enables multi-target debris mitigation through autonomous formation flight and distributed operations.
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Recommended Citation
Caldwell, Michael Victor Mr., "Contactless Orbital Debris Shepherd (CODS)", Technical Disclosure Commons, ()
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9853
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