Electrostatically inflated gossamer space structure voltage requirements due to orbital perturbations

Stiles, Laura A.; Schaub, Hanspeter; Maute, Kurt; Moorer, Daniel F.

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.11.007

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“…Some of the advantages of this method are that solar sails are scalable, which means that it can be applied to a varying range of weight and geometry. Moreover, because of the topology of the principle, the method is easy to model (Borja and Tun, 2006;Johnson et al, 2012;Serfontein et al, 2021), easy to deploy (Lücking et al, 2011;Stiles et al, 2013), and passive (Fernandez et al, 2014;Seefeldt, 2017;Seefeldt et al, 2017). Passiveness of the method brings certain advantages in terms of energy consumption [extra_73] [extra_86].…”

Section: Solar Radiation Force Methodsmentioning

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ET-Class: An Energy Transfer-Based Classification of Space Debris Removal Methods and Missions

Yalçin¹,

Martinez²,

Delisle³

et al. 2022

Front. Space Technol.

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Space debris is positioned as a fatal problem for current and future space missions. Many effective space debris removal methods have been proposed in the past decade, and several techniques have been either tested on the ground or in parabolic flight experiments. Nevertheless, no uncooperative debris has been removed from any orbit until this moment. Therefore, to expand this research field and progressing the development of space debris removal technologies, this paper reviews and compares the existing technologies with past, present, and future methods and missions. Moreover, since one of the critical problems when designing space debris removal solutions is how to transfer the energy between the chaser/de-orbiting kit and target during the first interaction, this paper proposes a novel classification approach, named ET-Class (Energy Transfer Class). This classification approach provides an energy-based perspective to the space debris phenomenon by classifying how existing methods dissipate or store energy during the first contact.

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Section: Solar Radiation Force Methodsmentioning

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ET-Class: An Energy Transfer-Based Classification of Space Debris Removal Methods and Missions

Yalçin¹,

Martinez²,

Delisle³

et al. 2022

Front. Space Technol.

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“…The Autonomous Vehicle Systems (AVS) lab has established an expertise in high voltage charged dynamics experiments, including Electrostatically Inflatable Membrane Structures (EIMS) research (Stiles et al, 2013) and a linear air-bearing testbed for charged relative motion experiments (Seubert and Schaub, 2009). Fig.…”

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Prospects and challenges of touchless electrostatic detumbling of small bodies

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Stevenson

Hogan

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Advances in Space Research

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“…Additionally, numerous missions have been proposed that seek to leverage electrostatic interactions between multiple spacecraft. These concepts include the electrostatic tractor for tugging or detumbling debris objects in geosynchronous orbit (Bengtson et al, 2018;Bennett & Schaub, 2015;Schaub & Sternovsky, 2014), electrostatic inflation of structures (Stiles et al, 2013b(Stiles et al, , 2013a, and Coulomb formations (King et al, 2002). Each of these concepts would benefit significantly from knowledge of the electrostatic potential on a nearby object.…”

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Experimental Results of Electron Method for Remote Spacecraft Charge Sensing

2020

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Remote charge sensing is a technique that can provide valuable insight into spacecraft‐environment interactions, as well as enable missions that leverage electrostatic interactions between multiple spacecraft or involve docking maneuvers in harsh charging environments. The concept discussed in this paper uses a co‐orbiting servicing spacecraft to measure the energies of secondary electrons or photoelectrons that are emitted from the target object with initial energies of a few electron volts. The electrons are accelerated toward the servicing spacecraft, which is at a known positive potential (relative to the target), where they are measured by an energy analyzer. Given the potential of the servicing spacecraft, the potential of the target can be accurately determined. Results are presented from experiments conducted in a vacuum chamber to investigate the touchless sensing concept. Specifically, the feasibility and accuracy of the electron method is considered for different materials, charge scenarios, and relative geometries. The results show that the surface potential of a flat plate can be accurately determined for a range of metallic surface materials, voltages, and relative angles.

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Electrostatically inflated gossamer space structure voltage requirements due to orbital perturbations

Cited by 18 publications

References 23 publications

ET-Class: An Energy Transfer-Based Classification of Space Debris Removal Methods and Missions

ET-Class: An Energy Transfer-Based Classification of Space Debris Removal Methods and Missions

Prospects and challenges of touchless electrostatic detumbling of small bodies

Experimental Results of Electron Method for Remote Spacecraft Charge Sensing

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