Accession Number:

ADA063964

Title:

Satellite Positive Ion Beam System.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Oct 75-30 Oct 78,

Corporate Author:

HUGHES RESEARCH LABS MALIBU CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Masek,Tommy

Report Date:

1978-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

250.0

Abstract:

The Satellite Positive Ion Beam Systems SPIBS program was initiated by the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory AFGL Aeronomy Division with the long-range objective of operating an ion-ejection instrument on the Air Force SCATHA Spacecraft Charging at High Altitude satellite. This report describes the development details for breadboard, engineering, and flifght models of the SPIBS instrument. A fourth model, a rocket model SPIBS, was built for use in a rocket charging experiment. This report provides a description of all phases of the SPIBS instrument development process and the key technical difficulties and successes. Corroborative results obtained by AFGL personnel using the delivered instruments are referred to as appropriate to support the most significant conclusions.

Descriptors:

• *SPACECRAFT
• *ION BEAMS
• *SPACE CHARGE
• PLASMAS(PHYSICS)
• GRIDS
• GRAPHITE
• CATHODES
• BREADBOARD MODELS
• POWER SUPPLIES
• FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
• EJECTION
• XENON
• ION SOURCES

Subject Categories:

• Particle Accelerators
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE