DocumentCode
1318993
Title
Probability factors governing ESD effects in geosynchronous orbit
Author
Wrenn, Gordon L. ; Smith, Rob J K
Author_Institution
Space Dept, DRA Farnborough, UK
Volume
43
Issue
6
fYear
1996
fDate
12/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
2783
Lastpage
2789
Abstract
Case studies of classic distributions of anomalies experienced by operational satellites, due to surface charging (MARECS-A) and internal charging (DRA-δ), yield probability factors in respect to solar cycle, season, local time, geomagnetic activity and intensity of the outer radiation belt. Those derived relative frequency functions which depend upon electron incidence should have general applicability but others, which seem to be shaped by specific properties of the charge sites, still represent a useful base-line of ESD vulnerability
Keywords
artificial satellites; electrostatic discharge; spacecraft charging; surface charging; DRA-δ; ESD; MARECS-A; electron incidence; geomagnetic activity; geosynchronous orbit; internal charging; local time; outer radiation belt; probability distributions; relative frequency functions; satellite; season; solar cycle; surface charging; Belts; Dielectrics; Electrons; Electrostatic discharge; Hazards; Ocean temperature; Satellites; Sea surface; Space vehicles; Surface charging;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/23.556867
Filename
556867
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