Title :
Spacecraft-level current-injection testing to investigate discharge coupling models
Author :
Bowman, C. ; Bogorad, A. ; Shih, P. ; Tasca, D. ; Shomberg, M. ; Armenti, J.
Author_Institution :
GE Astro-Space Div., Princeton, NJ, USA
fDate :
12/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The response of a spacecraft to a surface electrostatic discharge was predicted using lumped-element modeling. Current-injection testing on an actual satellite verified the predications and characterized the transient pulses coupled into electronics boxes. These tests duplicated, very closely, and ESD (electrostatic discharge) stimulus on one of the solar panels. This work makes extensive use of STARSAT SGEMP methodology. Its ultimate objective is to develop a spacecraft-level test for engineering development of spacecraft systems and for qualification tests on fully assembled spacecraft
Keywords :
aerospace testing; electrostatic discharge; ionosphere; space vehicles; surface discharges; ESD; STARSAT SGEMP methodology; current-injection testing; discharge coupling models; electronics boxes; electrostatic discharge; lumped-element modeling; qualification tests; satellite; solar panels; spacecraft response; spacecraft systems; surface electrostatic discharge; transient pulses; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace engineering; Electronic equipment testing; Electrostatic discharge; Predictive models; Qualifications; Satellites; Space vehicles; Surface discharges; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
