The six different types of anomalous events occurred on two DSCS II satellites. The total number of events, over 100, and the long operational period, nearly 3 years, permits some statistical analyses to be performed. Correlation of occurrences of particular types of anomalies with equinoxes and seasons of the year are consistent with a spacecraft charging model. On the other hand, an interesting correlation of occurrences with days of the week has been found. Finally, a long term diminution in the frequency of occurrence of events has been observed, and is discussed in terms of environmental activity, material degradations and the need for more data.
Spacecraft charging anomalies on the DSCS II, launch 2 satellites
1977-02-24
Conference paper
No indication
English
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