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Miniaturized sensor for long term monitoring of atomic oxygen degradation processes in VLEO mission

Running

Running

Organisational Unit
03 May 2024

Duration: 18 months

Objective

The main objective of this proposal is the design and preliminary testing of a sensor for the long term monitoring of atomic oxygen degradation processes of protective materials and coatings in VLEO. Long term measurement can be achieved since the technique allows monitoring thick layers of materials. In all these environments the very high ATOX fluence expected, as well as the expected residual atmosphere, can generate increased degradation rates. The analysis of these degradation rates can also help to understand the drag and lift suffered by the spacecraft in all these environments. The consortium in this proposal is conformed by AVS, an industrial partner with a very strong presence in space, which will provide user requirements and perspectives; IMSE, a research institute specialized in ASICs for space, helping to design a roadmap for extreme miniaturization; and UPC-IEEC acting as prime contractor. Finally, a close collaboration is planned with the ESTEC TEC-QEE labs for ATOX since several intensive experimental campaigns are planned at this laboratory.

Contract number
4000144432
Programme
OSIP Idea Id
I-2023-09089
Related OSIP Campaign
VLEO - New ideas for the nearest of outer space
Subcontractors
AVS ADDED VALUE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTFICAS - AECSIC
Main application area
NEW
Budget
175000€
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