Department
Physics and Engineering
Location
Bethel University
Start Date
25-10-2023 3:00 PM
End Date
25-10-2023 5:00 PM
Description
Spacecraft, particularly satellites, endure the bombardment of high-energy electrons. These electrons charge up the insulators on the spacecraft. Eventually, the charge commonaly can exceed 100,000 volts. The result is an electrostatic discharge which will potentially cripple the spacecraft. A computer simulation model has been developed that will predict if and when the discharge will occur.
Recommended Citation
Beecken, Brian P., "Creation and Development of a Next Generation Simulation Model for Spacecraft Charging" (2023). Day of Scholarship. 40.
https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarship/fall2023/oct25/40
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Creation and Development of a Next Generation Simulation Model for Spacecraft Charging
Bethel University
Spacecraft, particularly satellites, endure the bombardment of high-energy electrons. These electrons charge up the insulators on the spacecraft. Eventually, the charge commonaly can exceed 100,000 volts. The result is an electrostatic discharge which will potentially cripple the spacecraft. A computer simulation model has been developed that will predict if and when the discharge will occur.