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Topic: CURRENT LIMITERS.,SPACECRAFT CHARGING.
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Topics: CURRENT LIMITERS., SPACECRAFT CHARGING.
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Oct 8, 2015
10/15
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Olsen, Richard Christopher.
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Topic: MAGNETOSPHERE.,MASS SPECTROMETRY.,PLASMAS(PHYSICS),SPACECRAFT CHARGING.
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Topics: MAGNETOSPHERE., MASS SPECTROMETRY., PLASMAS(PHYSICS), SPACECRAFT CHARGING.
Various aspects of the space environment can cause on-orbit satellite anomalies. Studies have shown that adverse interactions between the natural space environment and space systems can have deleterious consequences comparable to those caused by human or design errors. Electrostatic surface discharge (ESD), electron caused electromagnetic pulse (ECEMP), and single event upset (SEU) are the three most common anomaly producing mechanisms in space systems. The plasma environment, such as in...
Topics: Spacecraft Charging, Surface Charging Spacecraft Anomalies, Active Charge Control
This thesis postulates deep dielectric charging of exterior spacecraft dielectrics as a mechanism responsible for the sunlit charging even observed on the ISEE1 spacecraft. Deep dielectric charging can cause a negative potential to develop on the insulating surfaces of the spacecraft, resulting in the information of a potential barrier capable of suppressing photo and secondary emission. These events can lead to overall negative charging of the spacecraft. Calculations were made using in situ...
Topics: Physics, Orbits, Space vehicles, Satellites, Dielectric, Spacecraft Charging, ISEE1, Potential...
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May 22, 2011
05/11
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Kaaret, Philip; Chen, Andre
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The goal of this research program was to develop a novel technique for focusing x-rays based on the optical system of a lobster's eye. A lobster eye employs many closely packed reflecting surfaces arranged within a spherical or cylindrical shell. These optics have two unique properties: they have unlimited fields of view and can be manufactured via replication of identical structures. Because the angular resolution is given by the ratio of the size of the individual optical elements to the...
Topics: ARC DISCHARGES, ELECTRIC ARCS, SPACE DEBRIS, SPACE PLASMAS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, CAPACITANCE, SPACE...
Deep dielectric charging is the suspected mechanism for formation of potential barriers aboard the ISEE-I spacecraft. Energetic electron distribution functions in the plasmasheet were examined for both surface and deep dielectric charging. Surface charging was found to be dependent on whether the satellite surfaces were in shadow. The surface potential is regulated by photoelectric emission and is two order of magnitude higher than other mechanisms. Deep dielectric charging deposits charge...
Topics: Spacecraft charging, Differential charging, Surface charging, Deep dielectric charging, Potential...
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Jun 2, 2011
06/11
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Lary, David Joh
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When performing chemical data assimilation the observational, representativeness, and theoretical uncertainties have very different characteristics. In this study we have accurately characterized the representativeness uncertainty by studying the probability distribution function (PDF) of the observations. The average deviation has been used as a measure of the width of the PDF and of the variability (representativeness uncertainty) for the grid cell. It turns out that for long-lived tracers...
Topics: LOW EARTH ORBITS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, SOLAR CYCLES, SOLAR ARRAYS, GROUND TESTS, ELECTRIC CURRENT,...
A satellite in sunlight can charge to substantial negative voltages, even though the photoelectron surface current is typically much larger than the ambient currents in space, because escaping photoelectrons can be blocked by local potential barriers. In this report, we discuss two analytic models for sunlight charging of a rapidly spinning spherical satellite, both of which are based on blocked photoelectron currents: the monopole-dipole model where the spin axis points at the sun and the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tautz, Maurice F, RADEX INC BEDFORD MA, *SUNLIGHT, *SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ARTIFICIAL...
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Jun 9, 2011
06/11
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DiCarlo, James A.; Bhatt, R. T
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Using data from panels with 2D woven architectures,t his presentation describes progress in identifying advanced constituent materials and processes for achieving a high conductivity SiC/SiC composite system with long-term structural life under oxidizing conditions at 2600 degrees F. A key factor for this progress is the development of approaches at NASA GRC that allow the constituent SiC fiber and SiC matrix to display high thermal conductivity, high creep-rupture resistance and high...
Topics: SPACECRAFT CHARGING, EXTERNAL SURFACE CURRENTS, CONFERENCES, SPACE PLASMAS, COMPUTERIZED...
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May 29, 2011
05/11
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Schmahl, Edward J.; Kundu, Mukul R
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In the extended portion of this grant (January 1-March 31, 2000), we have continued our previous efforts (January 1-December 31, 1999) in studies of Fourier imaging methods applied to hard X-ray flares. In particular, we have performed theoretical analysis of the ''Forward-Fitting'' method in collaboration with Dr. Markus Aschwanden, (Lockheed-Martin Palo Alto Research lab) in support of the HESSI (High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) mission to enable rapid imaging of solar flares in hard...
Topics: PLASMAS (PHYSICS), TELESCOPES, GEOMAGNETIC TAIL, MAGNETOSHEATH, SOLAR WIND, SPACECRAFT CHARGING,...
Power systems with voltages higher than about 55 volts may charge in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) enough to cause destructive arcing. The NASA STD-4005 LEO Spacecraft Charging Design Standard will help spacecraft designers prevent arcing and other deleterious effects on LEO spacecraft. The Appendices, an Information Handbook based on the popular LEO Spacecraft Charging Design Guidelines by Ferguson and Hillard, serve as a useful explanation and accompaniment to the Standard.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ELECTRIC POTENTIAL, LOW EARTH ORBITS,...
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Jun 9, 2011
06/11
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Jaworske, Donald A.; Raack, Taylo
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Cermet coatings, molecular mixtures of metal and ceramic are being considered for the heat inlet surface of a solar Stirling space power converter. This paper will discuss the solar absorption characteristics of as-deposited cermet coatings as well as the solar absorption characteristics of the coatings after heating. The role of diffusion and island formation, during the deposition process and during heating will also be discussed.
Topics: EDUCATION, COMPUTER GRAPHICS, MULTIMEDIA, SATELLITE DESIGN, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ARTIFICIAL...
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May 31, 2011
05/11
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Space telemetry is the process whereby information acquired in orbit is relayed to Earth. In 1981, Bill Sheen, President of Nu-Tech Industries, Inc., saw a need for a better way of monitoring flow, due to high costs of oil and gas, increasing oil field theft and a mounting requirement for more timely information to speed up accounting procedures. Sheen turned to NASA for assistance which was provided by Kerr Industrial Applications Center (KIAC). The system that emerged from two years of...
Topics: ELECTROSTATICS, HIGH VOLTAGES, SOLAR ARRAYS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ELECTRIC POTENTIAL, POWER LINES,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Lai, S T, PHILLIPS LAB HANSCOM AFB MA, *SYNCHRONOUS SATELLITES, *SPACECRAFT CHARGING,...
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Sep 20, 2010
09/10
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Novik, Dmitry A.; Tilton, James C
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The compression, or efficient coding, of single band or multispectral still images is becoming an increasingly important topic. While lossy compression approaches can produce reconstructions that are visually close to the original, many scientific and engineering applications require exact (lossless) reconstructions. However, the most popular and efficient lossless compression techniques do not fully exploit the two-dimensional structural links existing in the image data. We describe here a...
Topics: ATTITUDE (INCLINATION), ECLIPTIC, TELEMETRY, TRANSMITTERS, GEOMAGNETISM, NUTATION, PRECESSION,...
The role of potential barrier formation in spacecraft charging at geosynchronous orbit is discussed. The evidence for, and understanding of, spacecraft charging and its hazards to spacecraft operation in the early 1970's are summarized. Theoretical and experimental advances which have changed the basic understanding of the role of barrier formation in charging phenomenology are described. Potential barriers are found to play a fundamental role in the dynamics of spacecraft charging. The...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ELECTRIC POTENTIAL, GEOSYNCHRONOUS ORBITS, SPACECRAFT...
The NASCAP computer code was used to compute the charging and discharging characteristics of a typical communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit. For the case of a severe substorm satellite surface differential charging in sunlight was found to be substantially less than that required to produce discharges in ground simulation studies. A discharge process was postulated involving discharges triggered at edges (or imperfection) followed by discharges to space. The characteristics of such...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, SYNCHRONOUS...
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Jul 12, 2010
07/10
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Taylor, T. H
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The development of a low gain Electronically Switchable Spherical Array Antenna is discussed. This antenna provides roughly 7 dBic gain for receive/transmit operation between user satellites and the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. When used as a pair, the antenna provides spherical coverage. The antenna was tested in its primary operating modes: directed beam, retrodirective, and Omnidirectional.
Topics: CERENKOV RADIATION, SCATTERING, GUIDANCE SENSORS, SPACEBORNE TELESCOPES, SPACECRAFT CHARGING,...
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Jun 11, 2011
06/11
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Richter, L.; Sims, M.; Economou, T.; Stoker, C.; Wright, I.; Tokano, T
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Previous in-situ measurements of soil-like materials on the surface of Mars, in particular during the on-going Mars Exploration Rover missions, have shown complex relationships between composition, exposure to the surface environment, texture, and local rocks. In particular, a diversity in both compositional and physical properties could be established that is interpreted to be diagnostic of the complex geologic history of the martian surface layer. Physical and chemical properties vary...
Topics: METAL FILMS, SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES, PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INDIUM OXIDES, TIN OXIDES, MAGNESIUM...
Satellites come in a variety of sizes and configurations including spinning satellites and three-axis stabilized satellites. All of these characteristics have a significant effect on spacecraft charging considerations. There are, however, certain fundamentals which can be considered which indicate the nature and extent of the problem. The global positioning system satellite serves to illustrate certain characteristics.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACECRAFT CHARGING, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, GLOBAL POSITIONING...
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Jul 12, 2010
07/10
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Stephens, D. G.; Shepherd, K. P.; Hubbard, H. H.; Grosveld, F
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Guidance for evaluating human exposure to wind turbine noise is provided and includes consideration of the source characteristics, the propagation to the receiver location, and the exposure of the receiver to the noise. The criteria for evaluation of human exposure are based on comparisons of the noise at the receiver location with the human perception thresholds for wind turbine noise and noise-induced building vibrations in the presence of background noise.
Topics: ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, SATELLITE DESIGN, SOLAR ARRAYS, ENVIRONMENT MODELS, MAGNETIC STORMS,...
The response of various spacecraft configurations to a charging environment in sunlight was studied using the NASA Charging Analyzer Program code. The configuration features geometry, type of stabilization, and overall size. Results indicate that sunlight charging response is dominated by differential charging effects. Shaded insulation charges negatively result in the formation of potential barriers which suppress photoelectron emission from sunlit surfaces. Sunlight charging occurs relatively...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ELECTRIC CHARGE, SATELLITE CONFIGURATIONS, SPACECRAFT...
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Jul 12, 2010
07/10
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Petley, D. H.; Alexander, W., Jr.; Ivey, G. W., Jr.; Kerr, P. A
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An analytical model for calculation of ascent steady state tile loading was developed and validated with wind tunnel data. The analytical model is described and results are given. Results are given for loading due to shocks and skin friction. The analysis included calculation of internal flow (porous media flow and channel flow) to obtain pressures and integration of the pressures to obtain forces and moments on an insulation tile. A heat transfer program was modified by using analogies between...
Topics: COUPLING, GEOSYNCHRONOUS ORBITS, MAGNETIC FIELDS, ELECTRIC DIPOLES, ELECTRIC FIELDS, HIGH VOLTAGES,...
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May 30, 2011
05/11
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Kincaid, Rex K.; Weber, Michael; Sobieszczanski-Sobieski, Jarosla
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An evolutionary based strategy utilizing two normal distributions to generate children is developed to solve mixed integer nonlinear programming problems. This Bell-Curve Based (BCB) evolutionary algorithm is similar in spirit to (mu mu) evolutionary strategies and evolutionary programs but with fewer parameters to adjust and no mechanism for self adaptation. First, a new version of BCB to solve purely discrete optimization problems is described and its performance tested against a tabu search...
Topics: AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTS, SOLAR CELLS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, SPACECRAFT DESIGN, DAMAGE, ENVIRONMENT...
The six different types of anomalous events occurred on two DSCS II satellites. The total number of events, over 100, and the long operational period, nearly 3 years, permits some statistical analyses to be performed. Correlation of occurrences of particular types of anomalies with equinoxes and seasons of the year are consistent with a spacecraft charging model. On the other hand, an interesting correlation of occurrences with days of the week has been found. Finally, a long term diminution in...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), MAGNETIC ANOMALIES, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ANNUAL VARIATIONS,...
Topics: SPEAR-1, Spacecraft Charging, Altitude Effects, Geomagnetic Orientation Effects, Electrostatic...
Specific discharge mechanisms, plasma interactions, and scale effects associated with very large spacecraft are studied. The large area, low density character, and extensive use of non-conducting materials is thought to have a major impact on the performance and survivability of many large space systems.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), PLASMA INTERACTIONS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ELECTRIC...
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May 22, 2011
05/11
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Berlin, Graydon Lenni
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L-band radar images from the two NASA Shuttle Imaging Radar missions in 1981 and 1984 delineate and characterize a number of different geologic terrains in Saudi Arabia that are completely or partially buried beneath relatively thin deposits of eolian sand. The sand mantle was essentially made transparent because the propagated radar beams were able to penetrate through the fine-grained, loose, and very dry sand deposits and be diffusely reflected from various radar-rough substrates. These...
Topics: CONTACTORS, TEMPERATURE PROFILES, HEATING EQUIPMENT, HOLLOW CATHODES, INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION,...
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Jun 9, 2011
06/11
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Bhatt, Ramakrishna T.; Pereira, J. Michael; Gyekenyesi, John P.; Choi, Sung R
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Foreign object damage (FOD) behavior of a gas-turbine grade SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) was determined at 25 and 1316 C, employing impact velocities from 115 to 440 meters per second by 1.59-mm diameter stell-ball projectiles. Two different types of specimen support were used at each temperature: fully supported and partially supported. For a given temperature, the degree of post-impact strength degradation increased with increasing impact velocity, and was greater in a partially...
Topics: SPACECRAFT CHARGING, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, SPACE ENVIRONMENT SIMULATION, GRAPHICAL USER...
A power system architecture for a spacecraft and a method of a power supply for a spacecraft are presented which take advantage of the reduced plasma interaction associated with positive ground high voltage photovoltaic arrays and provide a negative ground power supply for electrical loads of the spacecraft. They efficiently convert and regulate power to the load bus and reduce power system mass and complexity. The system and method ground the positive terminal of the solar arrays to the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ARCHITECTURE (COMPUTERS), HIGH VOLTAGES, PLASMAS (PHYSICS),...
In support of the larger goal to provide a plasma engineering capability to the spacecraft community, the objective of the Spacecraft Charging Modeling Nascap-2k contract is to develop, incorporate, test, and validate new algorithms for the three-dimensional plasma-environment spacecraft interactions computational tool, Nascap-2k. Nascap-2k is being modified to extend the range of plasma physics phenomena that the code can simulate, make the advanced code capabilities more accessible to users,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC SAN DIEGO CA, *SOFTWARE TOOLS, *SPACECRAFT CHARGING, COMPUTATION...
The charging properties of 127 micron thick polyimide, (a commonly used spacecraft dielectric material) was measured under conditions of irradiation by a low-current-density electron beam with energy between 2 and 14 keV. The observed charging characteristics were consistent with predictions of the NASCAP computer model. The use of low electron current density results in a nonlinearity in the sample-potential versus beam-energy characteristic which is attributed to conduction leakage through...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DIELECTRICS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING,...
The sensitivity of predicted equilibrium potential to changes in secondary electron yield parameters was investigated using MATCHG, a simple charging code which incorporates the NASCAP material property formulations. The equilibrium potential was found to be a sensitive function of one of the two parameters specifying secondary electron yield due to proton impact and of essentially all the parameters specifying yield due to electron impact. The information on the electron generated secondary...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, PARAMETERIZATION, SPACECRAFT...
The objectives of this program are to provide design criteria, techniques, materials, and test methods to ensure control of absolute and differential charging of spacecraft surfaces. The control of absolute and differential charging of spacecraft cannot be effected without the development of new and improved or modified materials or techniques that will provide electrical continuity over the surface of the spacecraft. The materials' photoemission, secondary emission, thermooptical, physical,...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACECRAFT CHARGING, SPACECRAFT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,...
This paper describes NASA-HDBK-4002, "Avoiding Problems Caused by Spacecraft On-Orbit Internal Charging Effects". The handbook includes a description of internal charging and why it is of concern to spacecraft designers. It also suggests how to determine when a project needs to consider internal spacecraft charging, it contains an electron penetration depth chart, rationale for a critical electron flux criterion, a worst-case geosynchronous electron plasma spectrum, general design...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), HANDBOOKS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, ELECTRIC FIELDS, SPACECRAFT...
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May 22, 2011
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An electrically conductive, thermally insulating current lead assembly has been developed for cryogenic systems. This lead assembly consists of thick film elements of high temperature superconductive materials deposited onto a low thermal conductivity substrate. The superconductor elements provide current transport but minimize heat transfer. The substrate provides the mechanical durability necessary for cryogenic and other environments.
Topics: BEAM INTERACTIONS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING, UPPER ATMOSPHERE, XENON, ELECTRON BEAMS, PLASMA-PARTICLE...
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Jun 1, 2011
06/11
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Klos, Jacob; Robinson, Jay H.; Buehrle, Ralph D
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Composite structures are often used in aircraft because of the advantages offered by a high strength to weight ratio. However, the acoustical properties of these light and stiff structures can often be less than desirable resulting in high aircraft interior noise levels. In this paper, measurements and predictions of the transmission loss of a curved honeycomb composite panel are presented. The transmission loss predictions are validated by comparisons to measurements. An assessment of the...
Topics: CARBON NANOTUBES, OLIGOMERS, SPRAYING, COATINGS, SOLVENTS, DISPERSIONS, POLYMERIC FILMS,...
The SSJ electrostatic analyzers and the SSIES plasma instruments on the DMSP spacecraft in low Earth polar orbit can be used to conduct case studies of auroral and solar array charging. We will use a program written in the Interactive Data Language (IDL) to evaluate questionable charging events in the SSJ records by comparing charging signatures in SSJ and SSIES data. In addition, we will assemble a number of case studies of solar array charging showing the signatures from the SSJ data and...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SOLAR ARRAYS, ELECTROSTATIC PROBES, DMSP SATELLITES,...
The Spacecraft Charging and Instrument Calibration Laboratory (SCICL) is in the process of being updated at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM. SCICL will be a comprehensive one-stop shop for testing R and D spacecraft solar array coupons, novel materials, dielectric charging, and modeling of spacecraft effects from said materials. The Jumbo space environment chamber has been modified with new high energy electron, photon and ion sources to simulate the space environment. The system includes the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cooper,Russell, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate Kirtland...
The particle measurements by the P78-2 SCATHA satellite at near geosynchronous altitudes have been analyzed to obtain average electron and proton fluxes in the energy range 87 eV to 288 keV. The variation of the fluxes about the average values is also reported and the average fluxes are compared to those measured during an intense spacecraft charging event on September 22, 1982. These calculations provide a representation of the plasma environment, which can be used to quantify the surface...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Roeder, J. L., AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA, *SYNCHRONOUS SATELLITES, *SPACECRAFT...
A discussion is given of ESD as a radiated electromagnetic environment and compares the ESD environment to a standard EMI test environment. An arc generator used to assess the sensitivity of typical spacecraft electronics is described. The results of radiated susceptibility tests conducted on breadboard circuits and a satellite electrical model of a communication satellite are discussed.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, ELECTRIC DISCHARGES, SPACECRAFT...
Reducing size and weight of spacecraft, along with demanding increased performance capabilities, introduces many uncertainties in the engineering design community on how materials and spacecraft systems will perform in space. The engineering design community is forever behind on obtaining and developing new tools and guidelines to mitigate the harmful effects of the space environment. Adding to this complexity is the continued push to use Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) microelectronics,...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACECRAFT CHARGING, NASA PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT,...
An instrument for the detection of particles in the energy range of 0.1 ev to 80 Kev was designed, built, tested, calibrated, and flown onboard the spacecraft ATS-6. Data from this instrument generated the following research: intensive studies of the plasma in the vicinity of the spacecraft; global variations of plasmas; correlative studies using either other spacecraft or ground based measurements; and studies of spacecraft interactions with ambient plasmas including charging, local electric...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ATS 6, AURORAL IONIZATION, CALIBRATING, DETECTION, PLASMA...
Thermal, field emitters of lanthanum (or perhaps cerium) hexaboride (LaB6) with temperature variability up to about 1500K are suggested for spacecraft charging control. Such emitters operate at much lower voltages with considerably more control and add plasma-diagnostic versatility. These gains should outweigh the additional complexity of providing heat for the LaB6 thermal, field emitter.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), FIELD EMISSION, LANTHANUM ALLOYS, SPACECRAFT CHARGING,...
Analysis on-going to differentiate charging due to environment and operations. Analysis requires a combination of FPMU data, ISS systems data, and other data sources. Results will be important for current ISS operations as well as future spacecraft programs.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE, SOLAR...
Arcing and other types of electrical discharges are likely to occur in high-voltage subsystems of the Space Station. Results from ground and space experiments on the arcing of solar cell arrays are briefly reviewed, showing that the arcing occurs when the conducting interconnects in the arrays are at negative potential above a threshold, which decreases with the increasing plasma density. Furthermore, above the threshold voltages the arcing rate increases with the plasma density. At the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTS, ARC DISCHARGES, ELECTRIC DISCHARGES,...
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Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACECRAFT CHARGING, DAMAGE, CONTAMINANTS, SOLAR ARRAYS,...
System Generated Electromagnetic Pulse (SGEMP) and Dispersed Electromagnetic Pulse DEMP) are nuclear generated spacecraft environments. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a natural spacecraft environment resulting from differential charging in magnetic substorms. All three phenomena, though differing in origin, result in the same problem to the spacecraft and that is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). A common design approach utilizing a spacecraft structural Faraday Cage is presented which...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ELECTRIC DISCHARGES, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES, SPACECRAFT...
