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.
Spacecraft Protection against Electrostatic Discharge Application to the Arabsat Spacecraft
1987
11 pages
Report
No indication
English
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