In this article the possibility of application of classical Buffon needle problem to the investigation of orientation engine firing problem has been investigated. Such an approach makes it possible to get a reliable EP of this undesired event without using a more complicated analysis.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1006.4329,
title = {Buffon Needle Problem Application to Space Exploration},
author = {A. V. Sedelnikov},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1006.4329},
year = {2010}
}