Electrostatic discharge (ESD) due to the radiation environment encountered during spaceflight missions is a serious risk that must be mitigated by careful testing and design considerations. The MSFC Space Environmental Effects (SEE) Team has world-class facilities for ESD testing along with decades of experience. The Team has recently conducted successful campaigns for several high-profile projects including Europa Clipper, Exploration Upper Stage, Lunar Gateway, Orion, Docking System, and Human Landing System. This presentation will give a brief overview of ESD causes, hazards, test methods and test deliverables.


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    Title :

    Overview of Space Environmental Effects (SEE) Team Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Testing


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    2023 Science, Technology, and Engineering Jamboree ; 2023 ; Huntsville, AL, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    No indication


    Language :

    English




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