Data Analysis Support for the Shuttle Potential and Return Electron Experiment (SPREE) on the Tethered Satellite System 1 (TSS-1) Flight

Abstract

This study describes the interactions between the first flight of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) and the ionosphere to increase understanding of the structure and current characteristics of high-voltage sheaths in the ionosphere. The investigations described here include a determination of the tether current and voltages, an evaluation of the shuttle orbiter ion collection, the ion current detected by the SPREE instrumentation, and the effect of the subsatellite thrusters on the surrounding neutral densities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 24, 1991
Accession Number
ADA248943

Entities

People

  • I. Katz
  • J. R. Lilley
  • T. T. Luu
  • V. A. Davis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Data Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Electrons
  • Engines
  • Environment
  • Flow Rate
  • Grids
  • Instrumentation
  • Ionosphere
  • Longitude
  • Mach Number
  • Mass Flow
  • Nozzles
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Space Charge
  • Thrusters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster