Title
Near-Earth Objects (NEO) and other current space threats
Authors
[ 1 ] Instytut Podstaw Bezpieczeństwa, Wydział Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego, Akademia Sztuki Wojennej | [ P ] employee
Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)
Year of publication
2020
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
PL
- Bezpieczeństwo kosmiczne
- Bezpieczeństwo międzynarodowe
- Planetoidy
- Sztuczny satelita
EN
- Near Earth Object (NEO)
- Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHA)
- Space
- Security
Abstract
EN The subject of the study are space threats – Near-Earth Objects (NEO) and Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHA). Methods The research methods employed in this article included the classic theoretical methods used in security sciences and a practical method – a quantitative study of social media. Results At present, space threat studies aim to resolve the terminological confusion related to NEOs, determine currently and potentially hazardous space objects and estimate the potential threats they could cause. Another expected result of the research is to present two literature methods for estimating NEO threats, the Palermo and Torino scales. The practical result is to evaluate public mood regarding NEO threats. Conclusions Studies have shown that certain active space objects are capable of reaching the Earth's surface or impacting human-made in-space objects and devices, such as communication satellites. Should it happen, it could cause substantial social damage and destabilise state security, particularly if elements of critical infrastructure of the state were to be affected. Continuous monitoring of NEOs may play a central role in the provision of security. Furthermore, the public should be kept abreast of the threats.
Date of online publication
17.03.2020
Pages (from - to)
1 - 18
URL
https://securityanddefence.pl/Near-Earth-Objects-NEO-and-other-current-space-threats,117742,0,2.html
Comments
Bibliografia i netografia na stronach 17-18
Copyrights to the institution
Akademia Sztuki Wojennej
License type
CC BY-NC-ND (attribution - noncommercial - no derivatives)
Open Access Mode
open journal
Release date
17.03.2020
Date of Open Access to the publication
in press
Ministry points / journal
20
Ministry points / journal in years 2017-2021
70
Publication indexed in
BazTech | CEJSH | Bazhum | Erih Plus
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