Title :
Engineering and scientific applications of electrodynamic tether transmission lines in space plasmas
Author :
Bilen, S.G. ; Gilchrist, B.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Before electrodynamic tether systems can be fully exploited a complete understanding of their electrical response is needed. Understanding the plasma/conductor system requires knowledge of its steady-state and its transient response, as well as its transmission line characteristics. This paper examines work done to date on the transmission line properties of electrodynamic tethers. This article shows the importance of knowing these properties to the proper interpretation of science and engineering data.
Keywords :
ionosphere; artificial satellite; electrical response; electrodynamic tether transmission lines; ionosphere; ionospheric disturbance; measurement technique; space plasma; space tether; tethered satellite; Electrodynamics; Extraterrestrial measurements; Planetary orbits; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Plasma measurements; Plasma simulation; Power transmission lines; Satellite broadcasting; Transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 1996. IEEE Conference Record - Abstracts., 1996 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3322-5
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.1996.551464
