Spacecraft charging results from the SCATHA Satellite
Abstract
Measurements made by surface potential monitors, contamination monitors, and electromagnetic interference monitors have successfully recorded the characteristics of satellite charging by the space environment. Differential potentials of several kilovolts have been measured between dielectric materials samples and space vehicle ground following the injection of energetic electrons around the vehicle. During some of these charging events, discharges have been detected.
- Publication:
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Interim Report Aerospace Corp
- Pub Date:
- March 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981aero.reptQ....K
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Atmospheric Electricity;
- Earth Magnetosphere;
- Electric Charge;
- Electric Discharges;
- Aerospace Environments;
- Electrons;
- Magnetic Storms;
- Space Charge;
- Synchronous Satellites;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles