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Fragmentation algorithms for the breakup of complete aerospace structu
res from hypervelocity impact have been calibrated to include more tes
t data sets over a wide range of initial conditions. This effort has e
xtended the applicability and accuracy of this model: Fragmentation Al
gorithms for Strategic and Theater Targets (FASTT). FASTT algorithms f
or complete breakup threshold, and number/mass, velocity/mass, size/ma
ss, and ballistic coefficient/mass distributions are detailed. The dis
tributions for simulated fragment velocities and ballistic coefficient
s are different from previous versions of this model, and now have a m
ore representative semi-empirical basis. These changes have thus impro
ved the model for simulations of satellite breakups from debris impact
and for missile-interceptor theater-level engagements.