Publication Date:
2006-01-12
Description:
In the context of the spacecraft charging technology investigation, studies were made to characterize the response of typical spacecraft surface materials to the charging environment. The objective is to obtain an understanding of the charging and discharging behavior of such materials for the reliable prediction of spacecraft response to charging environments and as a guide for the design of future spacecraft. Materials were characterized in terms of such basic properties as resistivity and secondary emission and in terms of charging and discharging behavior in simulated charging environments.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
Spacecraft Charging Technol., 1978; p 437-456
Format:
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