PERFORMANCE OF LANGMUIR PROBES IN MEASUREMENTS ABOARD A REENTRY VEHICLE

Abstract

The theory of Langmuir probes is reviewed. Particular attention is accorded to the interpretation of data obtained when the probe is in saturation, and to plasmas in which the characteristic ion and electron energies are comparable. Various methods for interpreting the probe measurements are enumerated. This information is employed in the subsequent discussion, which concerns the performance of Langmuir probes flown aboard a reentry vehicle, and the interpretation of data telemetered from these probes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1964
Accession Number
AD0610257

Entities

People

  • Shimshon Frankenthal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Charge Density
  • Computations
  • Data Reduction
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Experimental Data
  • Geometry
  • Ion Density
  • Langmuir Probes
  • Mean Free Path
  • Reliability
  • Space Charge
  • Terminals
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics