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Usu Materials Physics Group Nasa Missions, Jr Dennison Jun 2019

Usu Materials Physics Group Nasa Missions, Jr Dennison

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Real-Time Video Processing Of Arcing Events To Determine Coincidence, Jr Dennison, Gregory Wilson, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood Oct 2018

Real-Time Video Processing Of Arcing Events To Determine Coincidence, Jr Dennison, Gregory Wilson, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood

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Real-Time Video Processing Of Arcing Events To Determine Coincidence, Jr Dennison, Gregory Wilson, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood Oct 2018

Real-Time Video Processing Of Arcing Events To Determine Coincidence, Jr Dennison, Gregory Wilson, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood

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A system has been developed and tested for real-time monitoring of environmentally-induced electrostatic discharge events to test spacecraft component and material survivability. Simultaneous detection by several parallel methods in coincidence, enhances event detection, minimizes false signals, and collects complementary information to determine arc location, intensity, and timing. This research focuses on four computer-interfaced video cameras which provide spatial and temporal detection of visual arcing from the surface of various elements. A real time processing solution was developed which can calculate integrated intensities, sensitively detect intensity threshold events, and store relevant video frames from these threshold events. Post processing of this …


Effects Of Radiation On The Electrostatic Discharge Of Polymers, Kip Quilter, Megan Loveland, Alexandra Hughlett, Jr Dennison Oct 2018

Effects Of Radiation On The Electrostatic Discharge Of Polymers, Kip Quilter, Megan Loveland, Alexandra Hughlett, Jr Dennison

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An Analysis Of Variations In Published Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Copper, Phil Lundgreen, Jr Dennison Oct 2018

An Analysis Of Variations In Published Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Copper, Phil Lundgreen, Jr Dennison

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An Analysis Of Variations In Published Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Copper, Phil Lundgreen, Jr Dennison Oct 2018

An Analysis Of Variations In Published Secondary Electron Yield Measurements Of Copper, Phil Lundgreen, Jr Dennison

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Characterization Of The Effects Of Radiation On Skeletal And Smooth Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis Oct 2018

Characterization Of The Effects Of Radiation On Skeletal And Smooth Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison, Elizabeth Vargis

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Muscular atrophy is a serious issue for extended spaceflight. Understanding and preventing the role of ionizing radiation in skeletal muscle loss would preserve the strength and endurance of astronauts and enable longer duration space travel and exploration. Irradiation was performed in the USU material physics group's Space Suvivability Test Chamber. C2C12 and CRL-1999 cells were exposed to dosages ranging from 0.5 - 36.8 Gy. Cell viability and growth rate were measured immediately following irradiation.


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

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

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

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

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Tests Of Radiation Damage Threshold Of Raspberry Pi Zerio In Leo Environment For Opal Cubesat Project, Jonh Mojica Decena, Jr Dennison, Brian Wood, Ryan J. Martineau, Michael J. Taylor Apr 2018

Tests Of Radiation Damage Threshold Of Raspberry Pi Zerio In Leo Environment For Opal Cubesat Project, Jonh Mojica Decena, Jr Dennison, Brian Wood, Ryan J. Martineau, Michael J. Taylor

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

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

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

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

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At extremely high altitudes, spacecraft are submitted to solar radiation of varying charged-particle fluxes. This radiation can induce charging of the spacecraft itself, creating unwanted and disastrous effects on electrical components from electrostatic breakdown or arc-induced damage of structural or optical components. To prevent these effects, space-like environment tests are performed on materials to understand how they interact with the space plasma environment.


Effects Of Acoustic Coupling Layer Electrical Conducitivity On Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson Apr 2018

Effects Of Acoustic Coupling Layer Electrical Conducitivity On Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson

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Radiation Damage Threshold Of Satellite Cots Components: Raspberry Pi Zero For Opal Cubesat, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood, Ryan J. Martineau, Jr Dennison, Michael Tayor Apr 2018

Radiation Damage Threshold Of Satellite Cots Components: Raspberry Pi Zero For Opal Cubesat, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood, Ryan J. Martineau, Jr Dennison, Michael Tayor

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The use of inexpensive microprocessors or commercial of the shelf (COTS) components is one of the most common cost-saving methods in the constructions of CubeSats. Design of electronics that can maintain full functionality over the duration of the mission requires careful determination of the space radiation environment and total ionizing dose (TID) delivered to the components. Larger, more expensive or longer mission satellites tend to use more expensive components than the ones used in CubeSat to assure reliability. Radiation survivability of a Raspberry Pi Zero was studied with the USU Space Survivability Test Chamber using 0.2 to 2.5 MeV beta …


Radiation Damage Threshold Of Satellite Cots Components: Raspberry Pi Zero For Opal Cubesat, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood, Ryan J. Martineau, Michael Tayor, Jr Dennison Apr 2018

Radiation Damage Threshold Of Satellite Cots Components: Raspberry Pi Zero For Opal Cubesat, Jonh Mojica Decena, Brian Wood, Ryan J. Martineau, Michael Tayor, Jr Dennison

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Effects Of Acoustic Coupling Layer Electrical Conductivity On Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson Mar 2018

Effects Of Acoustic Coupling Layer Electrical Conductivity On Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements, Zachary Gibson, Jr Dennison, Lee Pearson, Erick Griffiths, Anthony Pearson

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The spatial resolution of Pulsed Electroacoustic (PEA) measurements can be limited by the acoustic thickness of the coupling material coupling the sample to the detector assembly. Our investigations studied the effect of adhesive material and thickness to optimize the quality of the PEA signal.


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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …


Cubesat Space Environments Effects Studied In The Space Survivability Test Chamber, Alexander Souvall, Gregory Wilson, Ben Russon, Katie Gamaunt, Jr Dennison Sep 2017

Cubesat Space Environments Effects Studied In The Space Survivability Test Chamber, Alexander Souvall, Gregory Wilson, Ben Russon, Katie Gamaunt, Jr Dennison

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No abstract provided.