Current data show that local pressures and other conditions surrounding a spacecraft can be such that the insulating capability of a free gap is dominated by phenomena associated with the left side of the Paschen minimum rather than vacuum breakdown. Coupled with the need for large power-to-weight ratios and long, reliable station operating times, a transmission system which enables the free gap to be used is being explored. One area of possible improvement is to examine methods of shielding a stressed region from external sources detrimental to insulation while simultaneously being able to maintain as low a pressure as possible by means of high pumping conductance shields. Various shielding designs are currently being investigated.


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    Title :

    Design of free gap insulated power transmission systems for the space environment


    Additional title:

    Entwurf von Energieuebertragungsanlagen fuer den Weltraum mit freien Isoliertrecken


    Contributors:
    Taylor, G.A. (author) / Bell, W.R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    3 Seiten, 9 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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