Title :
Materials application for spacecraft use in Japan
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Hyogo, Japan
Abstract :
Developmental activities in Japan focused on carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) and thermal control materials are reviewed both for spacecraft applications and for their performance in a simulated space environment. Japanese space development activities are summarized. Materials application for spacecraft use and space environmental effects on materials are examined. The latter include radiation damage, electrostatic charging, and the atomic oxygen effect.<>
Keywords :
carbon fibre reinforced plastics; electrostatics; space vehicles; C; C fibre reinforced plastic; Japan; atomic oxygen effect; carbon-fiber reinforced plastics; electrostatic charging; radiation damage; simulated space environment; space environmental effects; spacecraft; thermal control materials; Aerospace industry; Aerospace materials; Aircraft manufacture; Assembly; Atomic measurements; Materials reliability; Organic materials; Satellites; Space technology; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
