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Modeling of spacecraft chargingThree types of modeling of spacecraft charging are discussed: statistical models, parametric models, and physical models. Local time dependence of circuit upset for DoD and communication satellites, and electron current to a sphere with an assumed Debye potential distribution are presented. Four regions were involved in spacecraft charging: (1) undisturbed plasma, (2) plasma sheath region, (3) spacecraft surface, and (4) spacecraft equivalent circuit.
Document ID
19780002201
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Whipple, E. C., Jr. (California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
February 24, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Res. Center Proc. of the Spacecraft Charging Technol. Conf.
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Accession Number
78N10144
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-005-007
CONTRACT_GRANT: F19628-76-C-0214
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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