DocumentCode
1231219
Title
A Direct Reading Micrometeoroid Detector-Analyzer
Author
Snyder, Leonard M.
Author_Institution
Electro-Optical Systems, Inc. Pasadena, California
Issue
2
fYear
1965
fDate
6/1/1965 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
258
Lastpage
263
Abstract
To determine the harmful effects of micrometeoroids and measure their occurrence in space, a unique detector-analyzer system has been developed for NASA Manned Spacecraft Center. The system consists of a modified ballistic pendulum for momentum measurement and appropriate arrangement of capacitive foils for velocity determination. A prototype instrument has been successfully tested in the dynamic range extending from 1 to 45 dynesec.
Keywords
Capacitors; Detectors; Earth; Equations; Gravity; Instruments; Projectiles; Space vehicles; Testing; Velocity measurement;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0536-1516
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TA.1965.4319810
Filename
4319810
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