Satellite and rocket-borne atomic oxygen sensor techniques

Neutral atomic oxygen (AO)-the dominant atmospheric species at typical low Earth orbit altitudes-is responsible for the erosion, or other degradation, of many satellite materials. Therefore, AO has become an important consideration for spacecraft designers and manufacturers. The study of AO is also...

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Main Authors: Osborne, J.J (Author), Harris, I.L (Author), Roberts, G.T (Author), Chambers, A.R (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2001.
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