A computer simulation program to model the redistribution of particulate contaminants on a spacecraft after launch was developed. The component models for particulate adhesion, meteoroid impact, and electrostatic forces are described and intermediate results are presented. The results of a sample calculation show that the recontamination process is important.
Spacecraft recontamination
1975-01-01
Conference paper
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English
Spacecraft interface, spacecraft and spacecraft docking method
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