The electromagnetic environment of the Shuttle orbiter is discussed with respect to the electromagnetic compatibility of the orbiter and its cargo. Effects on payloads of the orbiter's Ku-band antenna are considered, along with the effects of unintentional emissions in the cargo bay, the magnetic fields produced by the orbiter and various payloads, lightning-produced magnetic fields, and noise and transients in the AC and DC power buses. Special EMI testing is described that was carried out to substantiate the orbiter's electromagnetic compatibility. It is concluded that the orbiter presents a very benign electromagnetic environment for cargo except for payloads or experiments that use very sensitive receivers or instruments that can measure low magnetic or electric fields.


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    Title :

    The electromagnetic environment for the Space Shuttle orbiter


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Meeting ; 1983 ; Reno, NV


    Publication date :

    1983-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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