Difference between revisions of "Closing velocity"
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| − | The '''closing velocity''' of an object relative to another, is the | + | The '''closing velocity''' of an object relative to another, is the difference between velocities of two objects whose orbit will intersect. This is especially interesting for estimating the impact risk of [[space debris]]. |
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Revision as of 21:26, 23 April 2006
The closing velocity of an object relative to another, is the difference between velocities of two objects whose orbit will intersect. This is especially interesting for estimating the impact risk of space debris.