Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The NASA Charging Analyzer Program (NASCAP) computer code is a three dimensional finite element charging code designed to analyze spacecraft charging in the magnetosphere. Because of the characteristics of this problem, NASCAP can use an quasi-static approach to provide a spacecraft designer with an understanding of how a specific spacecraft will interact with a geomagnetic substorm. The results of the simulation can help designers evaluate the probability and location of arc discharges of charged surfaces on the spacecraft. A charging study of NASA's Advanced Communication Technology Satellite (ACTS) using NASCAP is reported. The results show that the ACTS metalized multilayer insulating blanket design should provide good electrostatic discharge control.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
NASA-CR-187088
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E-6079
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NAS 1.26:187088
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Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Dynamics, and Lasers Conference; Jun 24, 1991 - Jun 26, 1991; Honolulu, HI; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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