Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision Method

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Description

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between two objects. Each object must be propagated to the time of closest approach (TCA). The 2D method assumes a high relative velocity and linear relative motion. Note, FreeFlyer uses Foster's 1992 method, in Cartesian coordinates, to compute the Probability of Collision.

 

For more information on Foster's 1992 method, please refer to: Foster's journal paper "A Parametric Analysis of Orbital Debris Collision Probability and Maneuver Rate for Space Vehicles" from August of 1992.

 

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Overload List

Signatures

Return Value

Description

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Variable HardBodyRadius)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using each object's Covariance.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Variable HardBodyRadius, Variable RelativeErrorTolerance)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using each object's Covariance.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Variable ShapeType, Spacecraft Spacecraft, Variable HardBodyRadius)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using each object's Covariance.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Array PrimaryCovariance, Array SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Matrix PrimaryCovariance, Matrix SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Variable ShapeType, Spacecraft Spacecraft, Variable HardBodyRadius, Variable RelativeErrorTolerance)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using each object's Covariance.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Array PrimaryCovariance, Array SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius, Variable RelativeErrorTolerance)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Matrix PrimaryCovariance, Matrix SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius, Variable RelativeErrorTolerance)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Variable ShapeType, Spacecraft Spacecraft, Array PrimaryCovariance, Array SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Variable ShapeType, Spacecraft Spacecraft, Matrix PrimaryCovariance, Matrix SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Variable ShapeType, Spacecraft Spacecraft, Array PrimaryCovariance, Array SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius, Variable RelativeErrorTolerance)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

Spacecraft.ProbabilityOfCollision(Variable ShapeType, Spacecraft Spacecraft, Matrix PrimaryCovariance, Matrix SecondaryCovariance, Variable HardBodyRadius, Variable RelativeErrorTolerance)

Variable

Returns the 2D probability of collision (Pc) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft, using the RIC Covariances provided as arguments.

 

 

See also

Spacecraft Object

Spacecraft Propagation Guide

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide