The protections against electrostatic discharge (ESD) phenomena effects which were implemented on the ARABSAT spacecraft are summarized. The origins of ESD phenomena on geostationary spacecraft are recalled. The basic design rules concerning ESD which were applied to ARABSAT are given.


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    Title :

    Spacecraft Protection against Electrostatic Discharge Application to the Arabsat Spacecraft


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    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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