In this paper, the development of a second generation electrostatic radiator (ESR) is described. This device consists of a different operational structure and materials than the first generation ESR. The second generation ESR employs a less insulating membrane than the previous device. Additionally, the insulator has been moved from the membrane to the rigid substrate. This construction results in significantly reduced operating voltages compared to the first generation device. The construction also permits easier fabrication which permits the device to be applied to the spacecraft as an appliqué. This paper discusses the current state of development of the ESR appliqué, its construction and results from laboratory thermal vacuum performance testing.
Electrostatic Switchable Appliqué
SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS INT.FORUM-STAIF 2005: Conf.Thermophys in Micrograv;Conf Comm/Civil Next Gen.Space Transp; 22nd Symp Space Nucl.Powr Propuls.;Conf.Human/Robotic Techn.Nat'l Vision Space Expl.; 3rd Symp Space Colon.; 2nd Symp.New Frontiers ; 2005 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 746 , 1 ; 99-105
2005-02-06
7 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Electrostatic Switchable Applique
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