Assessment Of Contamination In The Shuttle Bay

J. A. Jeffery; C. R. Maag; J. W. Seastrom; M. F. Weber

doi:10.1117/12.932005

19 February 1982 Assessment Of Contamination In The Shuttle Bay

J. A. Jeffery, C. R. Maag, J. W. Seastrom, M. F. Weber

Proceedings Volume 0287, Shuttle Optical Environment; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932005
Event: 1981 Technical Symposium East, 1981, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

Diffusion of outgassed shuttle bay materials is of concern to payloads especially if optics and sensitive instrumentation are not protected. Contamination can occur which will reduce data collection ability and lifetime of shuttle launched spacecraft. Therefore, prediction and prevention of such contamination is of concern. A diffusion solution is discussed which is capable of making such predictions. Use of a protective cover and/or a purge is also discussed as methods of contamination prevention and their effectiveness is analyzed as a function of cover vent size and flow rate.

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J. A. Jeffery, C. R. Maag, J. W. Seastrom, and M. F. Weber "Assessment Of Contamination In The Shuttle Bay", Proc. SPIE 0287, Shuttle Optical Environment, (19 February 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932005

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