A Physics-Constrained Decision Framework for Orbital-Debris Intervention Search

@misc{sadman2026physics,
  author       = {Sadman, Mahib},
  title        = {{A Physics-Constrained Decision Framework for Orbital-Debris Intervention Search}},
  year         = {2026},
  month        = oct,
  date         = {2026-10-27},
  publisher    = {Life of Research},
  url          = {https://lifeofresearch.com/articles/145},
  abstract     = {Orbital debris presents a growing challenge to space sustainability, satellite operations, and the long-term safety of Earth's orbital environment. Selecting an appropriate debris intervention strategy requires consideration of orbital mechanics, mission feasibility, cost, uncertainty, and potential side effects.

This research proposal presents a Physics-Constrained Decision Framework for Orbital-Debris Intervention Search, a proposed software-based approach for comparing and evaluating possible debris intervention strategies. The framework is intended to combine physical feasibility checks, risk assessment, uncertainty analysis, cost considerations, and transparent decision criteria.

Its proposed contribution is an auditable intervention certificate that records the rationale behind a recommendation, the assumptions and uncertainties involved, potential risks and costs, alternative strategies considered, and conditions under which a recommendation should be rejected or reassessed.

The objective is to improve the transparency, reproducibility, and accountability of orbital-debris intervention planning. The framework is a conceptual research proposal rather than a validated operational system. Its originality requires further prior-art investigation, and its effectiveness must be evaluated through implementation, simulations, comparative benchmarks, and sensitivity analysis.

The proposed work may be relevant to research in orbital-debris mitigation, space sustainability, mission planning, and decision-support systems. It is intended to provide a foundation for future technical investigation and potential collaboration with researchers and space agencies.},
  keywords     = {Orbital Debris, Space Debris Mitigation, Active Debris Removal, Orbital Mechanics, Space Sustainability, Physics-Constrained Optimization, Decision-Support Systems, Uncertainty Quantification, Risk Assessment, Mission Planning, Multi-Objective Optimization, Space Situational Awareness, Collision Risk Analysis, Autonomous Decision-Making, Space Systems Engineering},
  language     = {en},
  copyright    = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0}
}