Mechanisms That Limit Potentials on Ionospheric Satellites,
Abstract
Mechanisms that limit the electric potential on the body of an ionospheric satellite are considered. For spinning satellites with dielectric coatings it is shown that the currents of rotating charge embedded in the dielectric surface play a role in limiting the spacecraft ground potential relative to the surrounding plasma.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002118
Entities
People
- D. E. Parks
- I. Katz