Plasma sheath structure surrounding a large powered spacecraftVarious factors determining the floating potential of a highly biased (about 4-kV) spacecraft in low earth orbit are discussed. While the common rule of thumb (90 percent negative; 10 percent positive) is usually a good guide, different biasing and grounding patterns can lead to high positive potentials. The NASCAP/LEO code can be used to predict spacecraft floating potential for complex three-dimensional spacecraft.
Document ID
19840035238
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mandell, M. J. (Systems Science and Software La Jolla, CA, United States)
Jongeward, G. A. (Systems Science and Software La Jolla, CA, United States)
Katz, I. (System, Science and Software, La Jolla CA, United States)