The Effects of Atomic Oxygen on Patch Antenna Performance and Lifetime
The space environment is a volatile and challenging place for satellites to survive in. For Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites, atomic oxygen (AO) is a constant corrosive effect that degrades the outer surface of satellites over long durations. Atomic oxygen exists in the atmosphere between 180 and...
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DigitalCommons@CalPoly
2019
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| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/2070 https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3492&context=theses |