Pre-Flight Testing of Thermoelectric Quartz Crystal Microbalances (TQCM) for Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) Spacecraft

Abstract

Testing of six Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) satellite thermoelectric quartz crystal microbalances (TQCM) was completed. These will be used to monitor contamination at various locations on the spacecraft. The tests included a 3-week drift test, power on/off tests; temperature cycling of TQCM crystals, mounting base, and flight electronics box; and deposition of carbon dioxide gas. The data obtained will be used for analyzing MSX satellite flight contamination data. Contamination, Quartz crystal microbalance, QCM.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA277054

Entities

People

  • Bobby E. Wood
  • F. L. Seiber
  • J. H. Jones
  • R. J. Bryson
  • W. T. Bertrand

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contamination
  • Detectors
  • Dwell Time
  • Electronics
  • Frequency Response
  • Measurement
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pumping
  • Quartz Crystal Microbalances
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Electrochemical Surface Science
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites