Debris Assessment Software
The Debris Assessment Software (DAS) utility will be periodically updated by NASA
to reflect the latest understanding of the man-made debris environment in Earth
orbit. Users are encouraged to check this page regularly for news and updates,
and to report problems with the DAS software to
John N. Opiela.
DAS 2.1.1 makes several improvements in DAS without changing its overall functionality.
The most significant change is the update from the ORDEM2000 debris environment
model to the new ORDEM 3.0. ORDEM 3.0's increased fidelity comes at the expense
of significantly increase run-times. DAS is optimized for Microsoft Windows 7.
Although approved for public release, NASA regulations require that a Software
Usage Agreement must be obtained to acquire a copy of the NASA-developed software,
DAS 2.1.1. To begin the process, please press the Request Now! button in
the Software Catalog.
Included in the installer and also available for separate download are the
DAS User's Guide
and
Software Release Notes.
The current DAS solar flux table is available
here.
Installation Instructions
- Download and run the DAS 2.1.1 Software Installer.
- Download and install the appropriate version of the Microsoft Windows Help program WinHlp32.exe. Installation requires Administrator privileges.
- Whenever a new solar flux file is released, download the file solarflux_table.txt from this page. The file date is in the header information. Rename the file to solarflux_table.dat and place it in the DAS installed data\ directory, replacing the existing file.