Flight Model Discharge System

Abstract

The Flight Model Discharge System (FMDS) Program has completed its fourth year. 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. An overview of the FMDS system is presented, followed by an in-depth treatment of the significant technical developments that have occurred during the past year. The major areas covered include the plasma generator and electrostatic analyzer testing. Keywords: Spacecraft charging, Charge control system, Automatic active discharge system, Flight model discharge system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201605

Entities

People

  • R. R. Robson
  • W. S. Williamson

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analyzers
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circuit Boards
  • Detectors
  • Dielectrics
  • Electrons
  • Electrostatic Analyzers
  • Elements
  • Generators
  • Measurement
  • Optical Properties
  • Plasma Generators
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Charging
  • Spectral Lines
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers