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Time-Evolved Constant Voltage Conductivity Measurements Of Common Spaceborne Polymeric Materials, Brian Wood, David King, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Time-Evolved Constant Voltage Conductivity Measurements Of Common Spaceborne Polymeric Materials, Brian Wood, David King, Jr Dennison

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.


Electron Yield Of Low-Density Polyethylene, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Electron Yield Of Low-Density Polyethylene, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Simulating Muscle Atrophy Due To Microgravity And Ionizing Radiation, Lori Caldwell, Eryn Hanson, Alexandra H. Nelson, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis Jan 2018

Simulating Muscle Atrophy Due To Microgravity And Ionizing Radiation, Lori Caldwell, Eryn Hanson, Alexandra H. Nelson, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Eryn Hanson, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis Jan 2018

Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Eryn Hanson, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Electron Yield Properties Of Low-Density Polyethylene, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Electron Yield Properties Of Low-Density Polyethylene, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison

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No abstract provided.


Electron Range Computational Tool For Arbitrary Materials Over A Wide Energy Range, Gregory Wilson, Jr Dennison, Anne C. Starley Jan 2018

Electron Range Computational Tool For Arbitrary Materials Over A Wide Energy Range, Gregory Wilson, Jr Dennison, Anne C. Starley

Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.


Parameterization Of Secondary And Backscattered Electron Yields For Spacecraft Charging, Jr Dennison, Phil Lundgreen, Justin Christensen Jan 2018

Parameterization Of Secondary And Backscattered Electron Yields For Spacecraft Charging, Jr Dennison, Phil Lundgreen, Justin Christensen

Posters

No abstract provided.


Using Quantile-Quantile Plots To Compare Experimental Apples And Oranges In Physics Labs, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Using Quantile-Quantile Plots To Compare Experimental Apples And Oranges In Physics Labs, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Wireless Antenna Detection Of Electrostatic Discharge Events, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Wireless Antenna Detection Of Electrostatic Discharge Events, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison

Posters

Wireless intra-spacecraft communication systems are being developed due to their potential for weight-saving and design flexibility compared to wired systems [1,2]. Such systems are essentially an on-board Wi-Fi network allowing various spacecraft systems to communicate wirelessly.


Parameterization Of Secondary And Backscattered Electron Yields For Spacecraft Charging, Justin Christensen, Phil Lundgreen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Parameterization Of Secondary And Backscattered Electron Yields For Spacecraft Charging, Justin Christensen, Phil Lundgreen, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Eryn Hanson, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis Jan 2018

Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Eryn Hanson, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Time-Evolved Constant Voltage Conductivity Polymeric Materials, Brian Wood, Jr Dennison, David King Jan 2018

Time-Evolved Constant Voltage Conductivity Polymeric Materials, Brian Wood, Jr Dennison, David King

Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Sample Adhesives Acoustic Properties On Spatial Resolution Of Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson, Virginie Griseri Jan 2018

Effects Of Sample Adhesives Acoustic Properties On Spatial Resolution Of Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson, Virginie Griseri

Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.


Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Carbon Nanotube Forests: Dependence On Morphology And Substrate, Brian Wood, Justin Christensen, Gregory Wilson, T. -C. Shen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Carbon Nanotube Forests: Dependence On Morphology And Substrate, Brian Wood, Justin Christensen, Gregory Wilson, T. -C. Shen, Jr Dennison

Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.


Incorporating Electron Range Approximations Into Secondary Electron Emission Models, Gregory Wilson Jan 2018

Incorporating Electron Range Approximations Into Secondary Electron Emission Models, Gregory Wilson

Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.


A Predictive Range Expression: Applications And Limitations, Gregory Wilson, Anne C. Starley, Lisa Phillipps, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

A Predictive Range Expression: Applications And Limitations, Gregory Wilson, Anne C. Starley, Lisa Phillipps, Jr Dennison

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.


Wireless Antenna Detection Of Electrostatic Discharge Events, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Wireless Antenna Detection Of Electrostatic Discharge Events, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison

Posters

Wireless intra-spacecraft communication systems are being developed due to their potential for weight-saving and design flexibility compared to wired systems. Such systems are essentially an on-board Wi-Fi network allowing various spacecraft systems to communicate wirelessly.


Effects Of Sample Adhesives Acoustic Properties On Spatial Resolution Of Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson, Virginie Griseri Jan 2018

Effects Of Sample Adhesives Acoustic Properties On Spatial Resolution Of Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson, Virginie Griseri

Posters

No abstract provided.


Wireless Antenna Detection Of Electrostatic Discharge Events, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Wireless Antenna Detection Of Electrostatic Discharge Events, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Carbon Nanotube Forests: Dependence On Morphology And Substrate, Brian Wood, Justin Christensen, Gregory Wilson, T C. Shen, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Carbon Nanotube Forests: Dependence On Morphology And Substrate, Brian Wood, Justin Christensen, Gregory Wilson, T C. Shen, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Electron Range Computational Tool For Arbitrary Materials Over A Wide Energy Range, Gregory Wilson, Anne C. Starley, Jr Dennison Jan 2018

Electron Range Computational Tool For Arbitrary Materials Over A Wide Energy Range, Gregory Wilson, Anne C. Starley, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Incorporating Electron Range Approximations Into Secondary Electron Emission Models, Gregory Wilson Jan 2018

Incorporating Electron Range Approximations Into Secondary Electron Emission Models, Gregory Wilson

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Elizabeth Vargis, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison Oct 2017

Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Elizabeth Vargis, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison

Posters

One of the primary concerns for those spending time in low gravity and high radiation environments is muscle atrophy. A major cause of muscular atrophy is oxidative stress which is amplified by increased levels of ionizing radiation during spaceflight. Additionally, high levels of radiation can damage DNA, increasing the risk of cancer. Utah State University’s Space Environment Test Facility was used to irradiate C2C12 myoblasts and human vascular endothelial cells with a beta-radiation dosage mimicking that on the International Space Station and a 3-year deep space mission.


Electron Yield Of A Carbon-Composite Nanodielectric, Matthew Robertson, Justin Christensen, Greg Wilson, Jr Dennison Oct 2017

Electron Yield Of A Carbon-Composite Nanodielectric, Matthew Robertson, Justin Christensen, Greg Wilson, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Temperature Dependence Of Electrostatic Discharge In Highly Disordered Polymers, Tyler Kippen, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison Oct 2017

Temperature Dependence Of Electrostatic Discharge In Highly Disordered Polymers, Tyler Kippen, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison

Posters

No abstract provided.


Pulsed Electro-Acoustic Measurements Of Charging And Relaxation In Low Density Polyethylene, Zachary Gibson Oct 2017

Pulsed Electro-Acoustic Measurements Of Charging And Relaxation In Low Density Polyethylene, Zachary Gibson

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis Oct 2017

Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis

Posters

As longer space missions become more desirable to public and private institutions, the physiological impact on astronauts must be considered. One of the primary concerns for those spending time in low gravity and high radiation environments is muscle atrophy. A major cause of muscular atrophy is oxidative stress which is amplified by increased levels of ionizing radiation during spaceflight. Additionally, high levels of radiation can damage DNA, increasing the risk of cancer. Utah State University’s Space Environment Test Facility was used to irradiate C2C12 myoblasts and human vascular endothelial cells with a dosage mimicking that on the International Space Station …


Electron Yield Of Challenging Materials: Low Density Polyethylene And Carbon-Composite Nanodielectrics, Matthew Robertson, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison Oct 2017

Electron Yield Of Challenging Materials: Low Density Polyethylene And Carbon-Composite Nanodielectrics, Matthew Robertson, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison

Presentations

The electron yield—the ratio of the number of emitted electrons to incident electrons—is a key material property that characterizes how materials will charge due to exposure to electron fluxes. The USU Materials Physics Group has developed expertise in measuring this for a wide array of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, including many challenging materials. The basic definitions associated with electron yield and how they are measured will be discussed. We will highlight many critical applications investigated at USU, particularly those associated with spacecraft charging as materials interact with space plasma environments. Electron irradiation experiments conducted to investigate the electron transport, charging, …


Electron Yield Of Challenging Materials: Low Density Polyethylene And Carbon-Composite Nanodielectrics, Matthew Robertson, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison Oct 2017

Electron Yield Of Challenging Materials: Low Density Polyethylene And Carbon-Composite Nanodielectrics, Matthew Robertson, Jordan Lee, Jr Dennison

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Highly Accelerated Test Method For Characterizing Likelihood Of Breakdown In Hvdc Dielectric Materials, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison Oct 2017

Highly Accelerated Test Method For Characterizing Likelihood Of Breakdown In Hvdc Dielectric Materials, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison

Journal Articles

Increasing application and development of HVDC technologies emphasizes the need for improved characterization of candidate insulating materials. Accurately predicting the lifetime to breakdown of dielectric materials by means of accelerated voltage step-up to breakdown tests can be prohibitively time consuming. Step-up to breakdown tests with sufficiently slow voltage ramp rates that continuously monitor leakage current have detected a distribution of DC partial discharge (DCPD) events occurring prior to breakdown, which increase with increasing field. These DCPD distributions are shown to correlate strongly with the likelihood of breakdown for four common polymers. Given that hundreds of DCPD events are typically observed …