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Shuttle electrodynamic tether systemThe Shuttle Electrodynamic Tether System (SETS), an investigation of the interaction of a tethered satellite, a conducting tether, and the Orbiter with each other and with their environments is discussed. The historical development of SETS and its objectives are reviewed. The SETS instrumentation is described, including the Tether Current and Voltage Monitor, Fast Pulse Electron Gun, Spherical Retarding Potential Analyzer and Langmuir Probe, Charge Current Probe, Digital Control and Interface Unit, and Dedicated Experiment Processor. The measurements to be made by SETS are examined, and its operations are briefly addressed.
Document ID
19890055978
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Williamson, P. R. (Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Banks, P. M. (Stanford University CA, United States)
Raitt, W. R. (Utah State University Logan, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intl. Conference on Space Tethers for Science in the Space Station Era
Location: Venice
Country: Italy
Start Date: October 4, 1987
End Date: October 8, 1987
Accession Number
89A43349
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-36812
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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