Satellite Spacecraft Charging Control Materials.

Abstract

The feasibility of conductive adhesive techniques for the electrical interconnection of ITO-coated second surface mirrors has been studied. The good electrostatic performance and the durability of components combining ITO coated aluminized Kapton and aluminum straps by means of a silver loaded silicone have been confirmed by a prequalification program. The charge dissipation mechanisms for silica fabrics in a geosynchronous magnetic substorm environment have been studied by means of various sample configurations that have been tested under electron beam. Some recommendations have been given for a better use of silica fabrics as thermal control coatings in space. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087675

Entities

People

  • A. Paillous
  • B. Benaissa
  • D. Sarrail
  • L. Levy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Composite Materials
  • Dielectrics
  • Electrical Grounding
  • Electrical Measurement
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Electron Emission
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Secondary Emission
  • Spacecraft Charging
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Pulsed-Laser Deposition
  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites