A small (1-V) modulation of the spacecraft potential is observed on the SCATHA satellite through its effects on the data from four instruments: two particle detectors and two field detectors. It is shown that there is a strong causal link between the modulation of the potential at this 1-V level and a nonuniform distribution of the photoemissive properties of the conducting material on the surface of the satellite.


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    Title :

    Potential modulation on the SCATHA spacecraft


    Contributors:
    Craven, P. D. (author) / Olsen, R. C. (author) / Fennell, J. (author) / Croley, D. (author) / Aggson, T. (author)


    Publication date :

    1987-04-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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