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Chandra Contaminant Migration ModelHigh volatility cleans OBFs and low volatility produces a high build-up at OBF centers; only a narrow (factor of 2 or less) volatility range produces the observed spatial pattern. Simulations predict less accumulation above outer S-array CCDs; this may explain, in part, gratings/imaging C/MnL discrepancies. Simulations produce a change in center accumulation due solely to DH heater ON/OFF temperature change; but a 2nd contaminant and perhaps a change in source rate is also required. Emissivity E may depend on thickness; another model parameter. Additional physics, e.g., surface migration, is not warranted at this time. At t approx. 14 yrs, model produced 0.22 grams of contaminant, 0.085 grams remaining within ACIS cavity; 7 percent (6mg) on OBFs.
Document ID
20140011055
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Swartz, Douglas A.
(Universities Space Research Association Huntsville, AL, United States)
O'Dell, Steve L.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 27, 2014
Publication Date
May 6, 2014
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
M14-3618
Report Number: M14-3618
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Astronomical Consortium for High Energy Calibration
Location: Warrenton, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 12, 2014
End Date: May 15, 2014
Sponsors: International Astronomical Consortium for High Energy Calibration
Distribution Limits
Public
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