Effects of high energy simulated space radiation on polymeric second-surface mirrors

Computer Science – Performance

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Mirrors, Performance Tests, Radiation Effects, Solar Simulation, Thermal Control Coatings, Electron Radiation, Graphs (Charts), Protective Coatings, Proton Irradiation, Reflectance, Spacecraft Structures, Ultraviolet Radiation

Scientific paper

A radiation effects experimental program was performed, in which second surface mirror type thermal control coatings were exposed to ultraviolet radiation, electrons, and protons simultaneously. Stability was assessed by making periodic spectral reflectance measurements in situ (and in air after testing for comparison). Solar absorption coefficients were derived by computer. Many of the exposed materials showed large amounts of degradation in reflectance absorptance, principally due to the electron exposure. A series of tests was conducted, leading to the identification of a modified second surface mirror that shows considerable improvement and promise for stability during thermal control applications in a charged particle space radiation environment.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Effects of high energy simulated space radiation on polymeric second-surface mirrors does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Effects of high energy simulated space radiation on polymeric second-surface mirrors, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Effects of high energy simulated space radiation on polymeric second-surface mirrors will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1743919

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.