We present a theory for the magnitude of blowoff currents measured in electrostatic discharge of spacecraft materials. Observed currents are far larger than can be explained by simple space-charge-limited current calculations. However, a model based on emission enhanced by strong electrostatic fields near the sample edge leads to good agreement with measured currents. Scaling relationships are presented to allow generalization of a few numerical simulations of the space currents during discharges to a wide range of experimental parameters.
A theory of dielectric surface discharges
Eine Theorie fuer die dielektrischen Oberflaechenentladungen
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science ; 27 , 6 ; 1786-1791
1980
6 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 10 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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