Chinese Space Science and Technology

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A Study of the Antistatic Technology for Satellite Antenna

Ding Xiaolei Lu Yusun (Lanzhou Institute of Physics,Lanzhou 730000)   

  • Online:1999-10-25

Abstract: The prime space plasma environment of the satellite and its antenna in the geosynchronous orbit and low altitude polar orbit is introduced.The charging on the surface of satellite antenna is dangerous to the satellite electronics.The compound configurations of the antistatic film coating the white paint to the inner surface of the Kapton,the conductive film to the outer surface of the Kapton,and the soluble polyimide with tinoxide are developed.The environment effectiveness test,the effect of antistatic film on the antenna performance test and charging-discharging review test under the charging environment are presented.The results of the tests show that the antistatic methods can satisfy the frequency requirements of antenna and prevent the surface of antenna from charging.