NTRS will experience intermittent outages over night, July 14-15 due to system upgrades. Please contact our information desk, sti.nasa.gov/contact-us, for any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update once the system is restored.
Conductive Bands Diminish Electrostatic DischargesElectrostatic discharges on surfaces covered with electrically insulating paints reduced by connecting edges of painted surfaces to electrical grounds with band of conductive material. Prevents charge build up on paint which eventually arcs to conductive surface, damaging structures and equipment.