With the recent growth in space exploration, the problem of space debris is becoming increasingly important. This debris could endanger active spacecraft. So, many methods are suggested to clear space debris. The best and most efficient removal method must be selected from these available options. This is our main objective. In this study, we suggest using the Weighted Sum Model (WSM) to order the chosen removal methods according to a set of deciding criteria. WSM is one of the most common Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) techniques. Based on how widely applicable they are, we selected five active removal methods. Thirteen decision criteria were chosen carefully. The Relative Frequency approach was used to determine the weight of these criteria. The WSM equation was used in the final stage. According to our major findings, Tethered-Deployed Nets, with a performance score of 78.9%, is comparatively the best method among the selected methods. More in-depth research on this approach is recommended for future work. To obtain more accurate results for our future research, we will use more decision criteria.

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Assessment of Active Space Debris Removal Methods Using the Weighted Sum Model (WSM)

  • Kareem Mesrega,
  • O. M. Shalabiea,
  • Dalia Elfiky,
  • Wesam Elmahy,
  • Haitham Elshimy

摘要

With the recent growth in space exploration, the problem of space debris is becoming increasingly important. This debris could endanger active spacecraft. So, many methods are suggested to clear space debris. The best and most efficient removal method must be selected from these available options. This is our main objective. In this study, we suggest using the Weighted Sum Model (WSM) to order the chosen removal methods according to a set of deciding criteria. WSM is one of the most common Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) techniques. Based on how widely applicable they are, we selected five active removal methods. Thirteen decision criteria were chosen carefully. The Relative Frequency approach was used to determine the weight of these criteria. The WSM equation was used in the final stage. According to our major findings, Tethered-Deployed Nets, with a performance score of 78.9%, is comparatively the best method among the selected methods. More in-depth research on this approach is recommended for future work. To obtain more accurate results for our future research, we will use more decision criteria.