Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
We present results from modifications to test facilities equipped with a plasma source capable of producing a LEO-type environment. The modifications impose an oscillation to the output, thus simulating ionospheric disturbance. The frequency of the oscillations is adjustable as well as the base-line output of the source. Test results indicate that the density of the plasma can be varied with minimal impact on other plasma properties such as electron temperature. It is, therefore, possible to simulate realistic plasma environments such as day/night transitions or localized turbulence. The modified source is an effective tool for testing space instruments in a relevant environment increasing the instruments technology readiness level.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Instrumentation and Astrionics
Type:
MSFC-E-DAA-TN58236
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Spacecraft Charging Technology Conference; Jun 25, 2018 - Jun 29, 2018; Kobe; Japan
Format:
application/pdf
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