Aerospace environments are reviewed in reference to spacecraft charging. Modelling, a theoretical scheme which can be used to describe the structure of the sheath around the spacecraft and to calculate the charging currents within, is discussed. Materials characterization is considered for experimental determination of the behavior of typical spacecraft materials when exposed to simulated geomagnetic substorm conditions. Materials development is also examined for controlling and minimizing spacecraft charging or at least for distributing the charge in an equipotential manner, using electrical conductive surfaces for materials exposed to space environment.


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    Title :

    Proceedings of the Spacecraft Charging Technology Conference: Executive Summary


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    Publication date :

    1977-02-24


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English