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Radiation from large space structures in low earth orbit with induced ac currentsLarge conducting space structures in low earth orbit will have a nonnegligible motionally induced potential across their structures. The induced current flow through the body and the ionosphere causes the radiation of Alfven and lower hybrid waves. This current flow is taken to be ac and the radiated power is studied as a function of the ac frequency. The current may be ac due either to inductive coupling from the power system on the structure or by active modulation. A Space Station-like structure and tether are studied. For the Space Station structure the radiation impedance is particularly high for frequencies in the tens of kilohertz range which suggests that the Space Station may be efficient source of lower hybrid waves. The tether is also shown to be a generator of VLF waves up to source ac frequencies in the megahertz range. The implications for these two structures are discussed.
Document ID
19870035464
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hastings, D. E.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Olbert, S.
(MIT Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AFOSR-TR-88-0458
AD-A194420
AIAA PAPER 87-0612
Accession Number
87A22738
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-695
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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