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We present the results of comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations of encounter with a barrier of a group of bodies thrown with a high-velocity. Throwing of a group of particles (from two to twelve bodies) was realized on a ballistic route using powder and light-gas units of different calibers in the range of velocities 500–3500 m/s. The process of particle throwing was controlled by acting aerodynamic forces. In experiments on collisions with barriers of a finite thickness (which imitates the protective shield of spacecraft) the number of particles in a homogeneous stream was varied from 2 to 7 at changing the flux density (distances between particles). Experimental data are obtained on variations of the area and mass of back-surface splinters. Numerical calculations simulated a knock of 2 to 4 particles against a barrier in the cases of normal impact and at an angle. The calculations were performed in three-dimensional formulation and applying criteria of complete destruction of material. The appearance of additional destruction centers in the barrier due to mutual influence of particles is revealed. Simple criteria are obtained for estimating the degree of interference of particles and the character of barrier destruction.
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Original Russian Text © S.A. Zelepugin, A.A. Konyaev, V.N. Sidorov, I.E. Khorev, V.K. Yakushev, 2008, published in Kosmicheskie Issledovaniya, 2008, vol. 46, No. 6, pp. 560–571.
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Zelepugin, S.A., Konyaev, A.A., Sidorov, V.N. et al. Experimental and theoretical investigation of encounter of a group of particles with protecting elements of spacecraft. Cosmic Res 46, 529–539 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0010952508060087
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