Self-healing materials for space applications: overview of present development and major limitations
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DOI: 10.1007/s12567-021-00365-5
Abstract: In the last decade, self-healing materials have become extremely appealing for the field of space applications, due to their technological evolution and the consequent possibility of designing space systems and structures able to repair autonomously… read more here.
Keywords: applications overview; healing materials; materials space; space applications ... See more keywords
In-orbit feasibility demonstration of supercapacitors for space applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.05.007
Abstract: Abstract Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLC), also known as supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, are being considered as an energy storage option in space applications because they can operate over wider temperature ranges, and have longer lifetimes and… read more here.
Keywords: space applications; space; demonstration supercapacitors; orbit feasibility ... See more keywords
Electrohydrodynamic thruster for near-space applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.12.002
Abstract: Abstract Studies of the lifting force of an electrohydrodynamic thruster based on a corona discharge in wire-to-cylinder geometry in a rarefied atmosphere have been carried out. Electrohydrodynamic cell parameters at three interelectrode gaps of 50,… read more here.
Keywords: space applications; near space; thruster near; thruster ... See more keywords
On the development of Antenna feed array for space applications by additive manufacturing technique
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2017.06.010
Abstract: Abstract Space agencies are looking for advanced technologies to build light weight and stiff payload components to bear space environment and launch loads. Additive manufacturing (AM) techniques like Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is one… read more here.
Keywords: array; space applications; space; additive manufacturing ... See more keywords
Development of a compact 2.17 K hybrid 4He JT cryocooler for space applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cryogenics.2021.103347
Abstract: Abstract The space 2 K cryogenic technology is one of the key supporting technologies for deep-space exploration. Superfluid helium cryostats were used to obtain the temperature below 2 K in early space missions. However, superfluid helium cryostats… read more here.
Keywords: cryocooler; compact hybrid; space applications; development compact ... See more keywords
Evaluation of lightweight and flexible insulating aerogel blankets based on Resorcinol-Formaldehyde-Silica for space applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.06.009
Abstract: New hybrid organic-inorganic benzoxazine aerogel blankets for space applications have been synthesized and studied. Aerogel blankets were produced using a one-pot synthesis method with a PET unwoven fibrous network core, resorcinol, formaldehyde and a silica… read more here.
Keywords: aerogel blankets; space applications; silica; density ... See more keywords
Evaluation of supercapacitors for space applications under thermal vacuum conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2018.01.038
Abstract: Abstract Commercially available supercapacitor cells from three separate vendors were evaluated for use in a space environment using thermal vacuum (Tvac) testing. Standard commercial cells are not hermetically sealed, but feature crimp or double seam… read more here.
Keywords: space applications; supercapacitors space; evaluation supercapacitors; vacuum ... See more keywords
Role of Environment on the Shear-Induced Structural Evolution of MoS2 and Impact on Oxidation and Tribological Properties for Space Applications
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24931
Abstract: This work investigates the role of water and oxygen on the shear-induced structural modifications of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) coatings for space applications and the impact on friction due to oxidation from aging. We observed from… read more here.
Keywords: oxidation; induced structural; friction; shear induced ... See more keywords
Investigation of the vibration and EMC characteristics of miniature Stirling electric coolers for space applications
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/12/08/p08008
Abstract: We present the results of an investigation into the detrimental effects that electromechanical coolers can have on the spectral performance of compact, large volume HPGe spectrometers for space applications. Both mechanical vibration and electromagnetic pickup… read more here.
Keywords: vibration; miniature stirling; investigation vibration; space applications ... See more keywords
Nwise and Pwise: 10T Radiation Hardened SRAM Cells for Space Applications with High Reliability Requirements
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3157402
Abstract: SRAM cells are widely used to design memory blocks of, e.g., caches, register files, and translation lookaside buffers. Depending on the SRAM application, the design requirements are different. For instance, in space applications, alongside energy… read more here.
Keywords: cell; space; radiation hardened; space applications ... See more keywords
Solder Immersion Process of Ceramic Column Grid Array Package Assembly for Space Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/tcpmt.2019.2961424
Abstract: Ceramic column grid array (CCGA) packages are progressively being utilized for logic and microprocessor functionalities requiring very high-density interconnections. These packages offer various advantages, such as high reliability, good thermal and electrical performance, and reduced… read more here.
Keywords: column grid; process; solder; grid array ... See more keywords