Debris Analysis

Ballistic missile and space launches pose a risk of inert and explosive debris from unintentional failures or planned intercept events. 3D Research is one of the premier companies in developing state-of-the-art solutions to Range Safety problems.

Debris Analysis Laboratory:


3D Research Debris Analysis Laboratory predicts intercept debris phenomenology associated with engagements throughout all phases of ballistic missile flight including boost, mid course, and terminal missile defense.

  • Kinetic Energy Intercepts (KEI) Engagements
  • Ground Based Missile Defense (GMD) Engagements
  • Terminal High Altitude (THAAD) Engagements

Boost Intercept
 
Midcourse Intercept
 
Terminal Intercept
 

Flight Termination System (FTS) Analysis Laboratory:


3D Research Missile Flight Termination System (FTS) Analysis Laboratory predicts booster Instantaneous Impact Position (IIP) cut lines for Flight Safety Officer (FSO) real-time decision making capability.

  • Flight Safety Missile Control Officer (MFC) Cut Lines
  • Heavy Beta Object Impact Hazard Area
  • FTS Debris Catalog Characterization

 
 

Aero Thermal Demise Laboratory (DRHEAT Tool):


3D Research Debris Aero Thermal Demise Laboratory predicts re-entry phenomenology for fragment survival to aircraft corridors and ground population centers.

  • Fragment Temperature Profiles
  • Fragment "Chuffing"
  • Fragment Ablation / Mass Loss