Differential Charging in LEO, GEO, and Vacuum Chamber

Boris Vayner

Ohio Aerospace Institute and NASA/GRC

I graduated from Rostov State University in 1972 with MS in Theoretical Physics. In 1978 I received PhD in Astrophysics from Tartu University (Estonia), and in 1991 -  ScD degree in Astrophysics and Radioastronomy from Moscow State University. Since 1994 I am working at NASA Glenn Research Center performing theoretical and experimental research in the field of spacecraft environmental interactions.

Abstract

Significant differential charging in LEO is caused by collection of electrons on part of solar array with positive potentials with respect to ambient plasma. Physically different mechanism of differential charging is... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Boris Vayner (Ohio Aerospace Institute and NASA/GRC)

Topic Areas

Testing / Mitigation , Plasma , Spacecraft Charging

Session

Session 5c » Testing and Mitigation (15:10 - Tuesday, 16th May)

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