This paper addresses whether sufficient service can be expected from a satellite which has been stored on the ground for significant periods of time prior to launch. The technical issues which limit a satellite's lifetime have been examined and indicate that terrestrial storage will not have an appreciable adverse effect on the operational lifetime of a satellite if proper storage precautions and testing procedures are followed. These storage procedures include atmosphere type specifications, temperature and humidity levels, frequency of in-storage maintenance or testing and the type of post-storage testing. The results of this effort and others like it have been compiled to develop a baseline Space Division pamphlet which is designed to provide guidelines to ensure the most effective storage environment and testing program for Air Force satellites.
Terrestrial Satellite Storage
Sae Technical Papers
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition ; 1988
1988-10-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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