A simple, nearly passive technique is described that allows a spacecraft sensor to be driven to a potential close to that of a plasma where the ion concentration exceeds about 100 per cu cm even in the presence of a large vehicle potential. Such a technique may become increasingly useful in the event that compatibility constraints in the Space Shuttle demand a 28-V negative ground spacecraft system.


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    Title :

    A technique for establishing a reference potential on satellites in planetary ionospheres


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    Publication date :

    1982-10-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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