Title :
LEO protons on selected optical fibers
Author :
McDonald, P.T. ; Rickey, P.A. ; Konadu, K. ; Stapor, W.J. ; Nejad, R.J. ; Wie, B. ; Critchfield, K.L. ; Turflinger, T.
Author_Institution :
Stapor Res. Inc., Chantilly, VA, USA
Abstract :
Seven optical fiber types were measured for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) proton susceptibility. All types systematically darkened for fluence up to 1012 protons/cm2. Results demonstrate traditional 60Co γ irradiation may not represent proton darkening. Measure like you fly is important and needs representative targets and particles.
Keywords :
Earth orbit; optical fibre testing; LEO protons; low earth orbit proton susceptibility; measure-like-you-fly approach; optical fibers; proton darkening; systematic darkening; Extraterrestrial measurements; Kinetic energy; Low earth orbit satellites; Optical fiber polarization; Optical variables measurement; Protons;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0556-4
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2012.6187010
