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DISCUSSION ON EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD PERTURBATION FORCE ACTING ON A CHARGED SATELLITE AND ITS LIFETIME

Li Dayao   

  • Online:1990-08-25

Abstract: This paper gives the general expression of perturbation force acting on a charged satellite by the geomagnetic field and discusses the effect of being charged on the lifetime of the satellite qualitatively.