Plasma source neutralizes electrical charge on spacecraft. When triggered by command from spacecraft potential monitor or from control system, plasma apparatus responds within about 1 s, generating charged plasma of required polarity. Discharging system to be tested on Air Force Geophysics Laboratory BERT-1 (Beam Emission Rocket Test) sounding rocket.


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    Title :

    Plasma Source for Charge Control


    Contributors:
    Aston, G. (author) / Pless, L. C. (author) / Deininger, W. D. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1986-06-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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