Abstract
The high cost and low emission frequency of microparticle launchers have resulted in a long lead time for the development of detectors for micro-debris in space. In this paper, two low-cost, high-emission-frequency, small-size, millimeter-sized particle launchers are designed using the principles of gas expansion and surge propulsion by a high-speed air stream. Electrostatic detection is utilized to determine the emission velocity of the microbeads and their deviation from a specific position on the flight trajectory. The emission rate and accuracy of both methods were experimentally evaluated, along with the deviation of the detection system. Both devices emitted microbeads to simulate micro-debris, providing experimental data for the development of a space debris detector and establishing research conditions for studying the impact of micro-debris.
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