First results of material charging in the space environment

A satellite experiment, designed to measure potential charging of typical thermal-control materials at near-geosynchronous altitude, was flown as part of the Spacecraft Charging at High Altitudes program. Direct observations of charging of typical satellite materials in a natural charging event (gre...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 1980-08, Vol.37 (3), p.276-279
Main Authors: Mizera, P F, Koons, H C, SCHNAUSS, E R, CROLEY, D R, J R, Kan, H K A, Leung, M S, Stevens, N J, Berkopec, F, Staskus, J, Lehn, W L
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Language:English
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Summary:A satellite experiment, designed to measure potential charging of typical thermal-control materials at near-geosynchronous altitude, was flown as part of the Spacecraft Charging at High Altitudes program. Direct observations of charging of typical satellite materials in a natural charging event (greater than or equal to 5 keV) are presented. The results show some features which differ significantly from previous laboratory simulations of the environment.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.91905