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Analysis of micrometeorite material captured by the solar max satelliteA Solar Maximum satellite was retrieved and repaired after being subjected for four years and 55 days to impacts by micrometeorites and Earth-orbiting space debris. The chemical variety and physical condition of particles associated with two particular impact structures in the insulation blanket of the main electronics box are studied. A scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive X ray analyzer was used to determine morphology and chemistry of impacted areas and associated particles. Some details are discussed.
Document ID
19870004952
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schramm, L. S. (Lockheed Engineering and Management Services Co., Inc. Houston, Tex., United States)
Mckay, D. S. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Zook, H. A. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Robinson, G. A. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Proceedings of the SMRM Degradation Study Workshop
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
87N14385
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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