Abstract
The detector characteristics of a pentagonal element were studied by colliding it with hypervelocity micro-particles. A charge-sensitive amplifier was developed for the element of its capacitance ∼10 nF. The output amplitudes were expressed as a linear function of the momentum at collision. Empirical formulas obtained from on-ground experiments could be used for the calibration of the detector. The pentagonal element was potential to measure the momentum during collision from the output amplitude. A set of electrodes on the surface was used to confirm the measurement of the coordinates at collision. A possible application of this pentagonal element on a real-time dust detector was discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1147-1151 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Advances in Space Research |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- 4π dust detector
- Hypervelocity collision
- Real-time dust detector
- Space dust/debris
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Space and Planetary Science
- Astronomy and Astrophysics