Abstract An issue has been identified with the diode tape used on the International Space Station (ISS) solar arrays to provide a high emittance surface for the underlying diodes. The diode tape consists of silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (Dow Corning QC-7725) with a protective Kapton over-layer to prevent sticking prior to solar array deployment. On-orbit, the Kapton over-layer will erode under exposure to atomic oxygen (AO). Under additional AO exposure, the underlying exposed silicone adhesive is expected to convert to a glass like silicate.
EFFECTS OF SPACE ENVIRONMENT EXPOSURE ON THE BLOCKING FORCE OF SILICONE ADHESIVE
01.01.2006
13 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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