Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The Plasma Interaction Test performed on two space station solar array panels is addressed. This includes a discussion of the test requirements, test plan, experimental set-up, and test results. It was found that parasitic current collection was insignificant (0.3 percent of the solar array delivered power). The measured arcing threshold ranged from -210 to -457 V with respect to the plasma potential. Furthermore, the dynamic response of the panels showed the panel time constant to range between 1 and 5 microsec, and the panel capacitance to be between .01 and .02 microF.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
NASA-TM-102474
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E-5261
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NAS 1.15:102474
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AIAA PAPER 90-0722
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Aerospace Sciences Meeting; Jan 08, 1990 - Jan 11, 1990; Reno, NV; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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