Flight Model Discharge System.
Abstract
The viability of the Flight Model Discharge System (FMDS) concept has been demonstrated by the successful fabrication and testing of a breadboard system. The FMDS is a spacecraft charge-control system designed to overcome the problem of charge buildup on a space vehicle which occurs during periods of adverse space-environmental conditions. Operational characteristics of the entire system are presented, including the electrostatic analyzers, surface potential monitors, transient pulse monitor, plasma source, and microprocessor-based controller, including its software. Results of the breadbhoard demonstration testing and the preliminary flight hardware design are also included. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA169423
Entities
People
- J. Santoru
- R. R. Robson
- W. S. Williamson
Organizations
- HRL Laboratories