Book description
The definitive guide to the modern body of spacecraft charging
knowledge-from first principles for the beginner to intermediate and
advanced concepts
The only book to blend the theoretical and practical aspects of
spacecraft charging, Guide to Mitigating Spacecraft Charging Effects
defines the environment that not only creates the aurora, but which
also can have significant effects on spacecraft, such as disruption of
science measurements and solar arrays from electrostatic discharge
(ESD). It describes in detail the physics of the interaction
phenomenon as well as how to construct spacecraft to enhance their
survivability in the harsh environment of space.
Combining the authors' extensive experience in spacecraft
charging-and in their provision of design support to NASA, JPL, the
commercial satellite market, and numerous other projects-this
incredible book offers both a robust physics background and practical
advice for neophytes in the field and experienced plasma physicists
and spacecraft engineers.
In addition to containing numerous equations, graphs, tables,
references, and illustrations, Guide to Mitigating Spacecraft
Charging Effects covers:
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Solar cell technology, especially higher voltage arrays, and the
new design approaches that are appropriate for them
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Information about the space plasma environment
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New analytic computer codes to analyze spacecraft charging
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Spacecraft anomalies and failures which emphasized designs that
are of greater importance than others
Henry B. Garrett, PhD, is a principal scientist and, until
2011, the chief technologist for the Office of Safety and Mission
Success at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He represented JPL
at the Pentagon as part of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
where he acted as deputy program manager for the highly successful
DoD/NASA Clementine Lunar Mission and Program Manager for the
Clementine InterStage Adapter Satellite. The recipient of the Air
Force's Harold Brown Award and Legion of Merit and NASA Medals for
Exceptional Engineering Achievement and for Exceptional Service, Dr.
Garrett is the coauthor of Spacecraft Environment Interactions
and the author of several NASA spacecraft charging guidelines.
Albert C. Whittlesey, member of the staff, Principal in the
Office of Safety and Mission Success, has been a part of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) group since his arrival at JPL in
1962. Mr. Whittlesey has authored numerous symposium presentations and
journal articles about various facets of EMC and spacecraft charging.
He received a NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal for his
technical leadership in EMC and ESD. Mr. Whittlesey is also the author
of several NASA spacecraft charging guidelines with Dr. Garrett.
