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Small Satellite Space Environments Effects Test Facility, Jr Dennison, Kent Hartley, Lisa Montierth Phillipps, Justin Dekany, James S. Dyer, Robert Johnson
Small Satellite Space Environments Effects Test Facility, Jr Dennison, Kent Hartley, Lisa Montierth Phillipps, Justin Dekany, James S. Dyer, Robert Johnson
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No abstract provided.
Variations In Cathodoluminescent Intensity Of Spacecraft Materials Exposed To Energetic Electron Bombardment, Justin Dekany, Justin Christensen, Jr Dennison, Amberly Evans Jensen, Gregory Wilson, Todd Schneider, Charles W. Bowers, Robert Meloy
Variations In Cathodoluminescent Intensity Of Spacecraft Materials Exposed To Energetic Electron Bombardment, Justin Dekany, Justin Christensen, Jr Dennison, Amberly Evans Jensen, Gregory Wilson, Todd Schneider, Charles W. Bowers, Robert Meloy
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Various highly insulating materials used in spacecraft construction can exhibit glow (electron-induced luminescence or cathodoluminescence) when exposed to the space plasma environment. Measurements of the absolute and relative cathodoluminescent intensity per incident electron flux of spacecraft materials are essential to predict and mitigate consequences for optical detection and for stray light contamination in space-based observatories. They also provide important information about the defect structure and electron transport properties of these materials. Previous studies have focused on how the relative spectral radiance of cathodoluminescent materials varies with changes in environmental conditions, including electron energy, current density, absorbed power density, and temperature. …
Density Of State Models And Temperature Dependence Of Radiation Induced Conductivity, Jodie Corbridge Gillespie, Jr Dennison, Alec M. Sim
Density Of State Models And Temperature Dependence Of Radiation Induced Conductivity, Jodie Corbridge Gillespie, Jr Dennison, Alec M. Sim
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Radiation induced conductivity (RIC) occurs when incident ionizing radiation deposits energy and excites electrons into the conduction band of insulators. The increased number of charge carriers, and hence the magnitude of the enhanced conductivity, is dependent on a number of factors including temperature and the spatial and energy dependence and occupation of the material’s distribution of localized trap states within the band gap—or density of states (DOS). Expressions for RIC in terms of the filling of the DOS up to an effective Fermi level were largely developed by Rose [RCA Review, 1951], and were extended by Fowler [ …
Electrostatic Discharge And Endurance Time Measurements Of Spacecraft Materials: A Defect-Driven Dynamic Model, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison, Alec Sim, Charles Sim
Electrostatic Discharge And Endurance Time Measurements Of Spacecraft Materials: A Defect-Driven Dynamic Model, Allen Andersen, Jr Dennison, Alec Sim, Charles Sim
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the primary cause of space environment induced failures and malfunctions. As mission lifetimes and the sensitivity and complexity of instrumentation increase, so does the need for describing the influence of the electrical aging processes on ESD. This research studies the electrostatic field strength (FESD) of polymeric insulators as a function of applied field and the time-to-breakdown for F < FESD. A dynamic physics-based model for time-to-breakdown is much more valuable than an empirical static model, since it provides the ability to predict the statistical lifetime of dielectric materials subjected to prolonged stress from …
Defects Density Of States Model Of Cathodoluminescent Intensity And Spectra Of Disordered Sio2,, Amberly Evans Jensen, Jr Dennison
Defects Density Of States Model Of Cathodoluminescent Intensity And Spectra Of Disordered Sio2,, Amberly Evans Jensen, Jr Dennison
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Electron beam measurements have shown that disordered SiO2 exhibits luminescent behavior, which varies with incident beam energy and current density, sample temperature (T), exposure time, and wavelength. A simple model based on the electronic band structure and defect density of states—used to explain electron transport in highly disordered insulating materials—has been extended to predict the relative cathodoluminescent intensity and spectral radiance for disordered SiO 2 as a function of these variables. Insulating SiO2 has a band gap of ~8.9 eV. Hence thermal excitation from the valence to conduction band is highly improbable; excitation is through collisions of the incident high …
Small Satellite Space Environments Effects Test Facility, Jr Dennison, Kent Hartley, Lisa Montierth Phillipps, Robert Johnson, Justin Dekany, James Dyer
Small Satellite Space Environments Effects Test Facility, Jr Dennison, Kent Hartley, Lisa Montierth Phillipps, Robert Johnson, Justin Dekany, James Dyer
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A versatile space environments test facility has been designed and built to study the effects on small satellites and system components. Testing for potentially environmental-induced modifications of small satellites is critical to avoid possible deleterious or catastrophic effects over the duration of space missions. This is increasingly more important as small satellite programs have longer mission lifetimes, expand to more hash environments (such as polar or geosynchronous orbits), make more diverse and sensitive measurements, minimize shielding to reduce mass, and utilize more compact and sensitive electronics (often including untested off-the-shelf components). Our vacuum chamber is particularly well suited for cost-effective, …
Synergistic Models Of Electron Emission And Transport Measurements Of Disordered Sio2, Jr Dennison, Justin Dekany, Jodie Corbridge Gillespie, Phil Lundgreen, Allen Andersen, Amberly Evans Jensen, Gregory Wilson, Alec Sim, Ryan Hoffmann
Synergistic Models Of Electron Emission And Transport Measurements Of Disordered Sio2, Jr Dennison, Justin Dekany, Jodie Corbridge Gillespie, Phil Lundgreen, Allen Andersen, Amberly Evans Jensen, Gregory Wilson, Alec Sim, Ryan Hoffmann
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A critical component in the prediction and mitigation of spacecraft charging issues is an accurate model of the charging, transport and electron emission properties of a broad array of materials used in the construction of spacecraft. The increased sensitivity, longer-duration missions, and ventures into more demanding environments only serve to heighten this need. One important way for the spacecraft charging community to address this issue is to expand the role of more fundamental materials physics. This includes the development of unifying theoretical models of the charge transport equations based on the creation, distribution, and occupancy of defect densities of states. …
Lessons Learned From The Statistical Analysis Of Measurements Of The Energetic Electron Bombardment Of Epoxy ‘Glue Dots, Justin Christensen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
Lessons Learned From The Statistical Analysis Of Measurements Of The Energetic Electron Bombardment Of Epoxy ‘Glue Dots, Justin Christensen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
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No abstract provided.
Simulation Of Uv Radiation Degradation Of Polymers On Misse-6 In The Low Earth Orbit Environment, Philip Lundgreen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
Simulation Of Uv Radiation Degradation Of Polymers On Misse-6 In The Low Earth Orbit Environment, Philip Lundgreen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
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Using a high-Voltage Battery power Supply, we measured the time dependent conductivity for highly disorganized materials, and were able to model the complete conductivity curve for said materials. Previous methods were utilized and improved upon to decrease the error found in conductivity measurements through an “extremely resistive” materials. The data was subsequently analyzed using various curve fitting techniques to measure time taken for a sample to reach conductive equilibrium. The fittings were also used to predict the amount of time required for a sample to completely discharge after it had been fully charged. The objective of this study was to …
Stochastic Variations Of Cathodoluminescent Intensity Of Bisphenol/Amine Epoxy Exposed To Energetic Electron Bombardment, Justin Christensen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
Stochastic Variations Of Cathodoluminescent Intensity Of Bisphenol/Amine Epoxy Exposed To Energetic Electron Bombardment, Justin Christensen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
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When highly disordered insulating materials are subjected to energetic electron bombardment they can emit photons. This process is termed “cathodoluminescence.” This occurs in the space plasma environment and is an important phenomenon to understand when designing any object to be put into space. Light emitted from spacecraft materials can affect optical detection, and can cause stray-light contamination in space-based observatories. The Materials Physics Group at Utah State University uses an ultra-high vacuum chamber equipped with electron guns and a cryostat to control the sample temperature to simulate the space environment and to observe its affects on sample materials. Previous studies …
Electrostatic Discharge Breakdown Analyses, Sam Hansen, Jr Dennison, Allen Andersen
Electrostatic Discharge Breakdown Analyses, Sam Hansen, Jr Dennison, Allen Andersen
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the associated material breakdown is the primary cause for spacecraft damage due to space environment interactions. This phenomenon occurs when the space plasma fluxes charge a craft to high voltages where insulating materials then break down and conduct current. This can damage or destroy onboard electrical systems. This project deals with how suspect materials break down under high voltage exposure. The USU Material Physics Group has acquired hundreds of samples that underwent ESD. The ESD damage sites of these samples have been analyzed for parameters including breakdown size, shape, coloring, and location and material characteristics such …
Marshall Space Flight Center Arc/Flare Test Analysis, Charles Bowers, Bob Meloy, Malcolm Niedner, Jim Heaney, Rudy Ivancic, Dennis Skelton, Jr Dennison, Justin Dekany, Amberly Evans Jensen, Gregory Wilson, Todd Schneider
Marshall Space Flight Center Arc/Flare Test Analysis, Charles Bowers, Bob Meloy, Malcolm Niedner, Jim Heaney, Rudy Ivancic, Dennis Skelton, Jr Dennison, Justin Dekany, Amberly Evans Jensen, Gregory Wilson, Todd Schneider
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No abstract provided.
Improved Conductivity Measurements Of Highly Disordered Insulating Materials, Phil Lundgreen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
Improved Conductivity Measurements Of Highly Disordered Insulating Materials, Phil Lundgreen, Justin Dekany, Jr Dennison
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By developing a low-noise, high-voltage battery power supply, system noise has been reduced, increasing accuracy of conductivity measurements of highly disordered insulating materials. The method involves a simple parallel plate capacitor setup with the sample sandwiched between electrodes, a voltage potential applied to one electrode, and a measurement device applied to the back electrode measuring current. Previous methods involved use of a commercial power supply with a claimed low noise and high linearity, but with a low AC output ripple. At high voltages (1000 V), however, the noise became apparent in the readings and an unacceptable uncertainty was introduced in …