Pre-Flight Testing of Thermoelectric Quartz Crystal Microbalances (TQCM) for Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) Spacecraft.

摘要

Testing of six Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) satellite thermoelectric quartz crystal microbalances (TQCM) was completed. These will be used to monitor contamination at various locations on the spacecraft. The tests included a 3-week drift test, power on/off tests; temperature cycling of TQCM crystals, mounting base, and flight electronics box; and deposition of carbon dioxide gas. The data obtained will be used for analyzing MSX satellite flight contamination data. Contamination, Quartz crystal microbalance, QCM.