Electrostatic charging characteristics of silverized Teflon tape and carbon loaded Kapton spiral wrap thermal blanket materials
Abstract
This paper presents results of electron vacuum chamber testing of five mil perforated silverized Teflon tape and one mil carbon loaded Kapton spiral wrap thermal blanket materials. Characterization of the electrostatic charging and discharging behavior of the ungrounded materials in the simulated geosynchronous orbit substorm environment is presented. The relative effectiveness of various grounding techniques in mitigating charging effects is also discussed.
- Publication:
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International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985emc..symp..273D
- Keywords:
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- Electrostatic Charge;
- Kapton (Trademark);
- Plastic Tapes;
- Spacecraft Charging;
- Teflon (Trademark);
- Thermal Insulation;
- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Magnetic Storms;
- Test Equipment;
- Vacuum Chambers;
- Wrap;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering