METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF DAMAGE TO SPACECRAFT CAUSED BY THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN BODIES

摘要

In the case of a method for detecting foreign objects by the impact caused by damage to the spacecraft, the ultrasonic vibrations caused by an impact registered electronically and an evaluation unit for mathematical localization of the location of the damage is supplied, whereby the recording trier - and evaluation process is automatically triggered and known ultrasonic vibrations caused by foreign systems are masked out. A device for carrying out this method consists of at least three spatially on the surface of the body to be monitored as well as ultrasonic sensors mounted a these associated electronic detection - and evaluation unit.