• DocumentCode
    1656037
  • Title

    Issues and concerns in using composites for spacecraft structures

  • Author

    Nagesh, S.K. ; Shastry, S.V.K. ; Harijaran, V.K. ; Katti, V.R.

  • Author_Institution
    ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, India
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    6/24/1905 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    104
  • Lastpage
    111
  • Abstract
    Several problem areas that are associated with the use of composites in spacecraft structures have been highlighted. In particular, the problem of controlling static-charge build-up on composites has been analyzed in some detail.
  • Keywords
    carbon fibre reinforced plastics; electric charge; electrostatic discharge; space vehicles; carbon fibre reinforced plastic; composites charging; conductive-coating; deep dielectric charging; fault current; galvanic reaction; outer space; passive intermodulation; resistance to ground; shielding effectiveness; space radiation shielding; spacecraft structures; static charge build-up control; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft manufacture; Aluminum; Composite materials; Costs; Electric breakdown; Electrons; Satellites; Sheet materials; Space vehicles;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility, 2001/02. Proceedings of the International Conference on
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-7563-7
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ICEMIC.2002.1006470
  • Filename
    1006470