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Application of Space Environmental Observations to Spacecraft Pre-Launch Engineering and Spacecraft OperationsThis presentation focuses on the effects of the space environment on spacecraft systems and applying this knowledge to spacecraft pre-launch engineering and operations. Particle radiation, neutral gas particles, ultraviolet and x-rays, as well as micrometeoroids and orbital debris in the space environment have various effects on spacecraft systems, including degradation of microelectronic and optical components, physical damage, orbital decay, biasing of instrument readings, and system shutdowns. Space climate and weather must be considered during the mission life cycle (mission concept, mission planning, systems design, and launch and operations) to minimize and manage risk to both the spacecraft and its systems. A space environment model for use in the mission life cycle is presented.
Document ID
20080042272
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Barth, Janet L.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Xapsos, Michael
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 17, 2008
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: GOMACTech 2008
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: March 17, 2008
End Date: March 20, 2008
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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