Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Dauphin, J..
Space technology requires a rational and accurate policy of materials and processes selection. This paper examines some areas of space technology where materials and process problems have occurred in the past and how they can be solved in the future.
Materials were selected for the European TD satellite with a view to avoiding contamination of its stellar ultraviolet telescopes. Materiels were selected using the micro-VCM technique, and some typical cases of materials evaluation are described. The cleanliness of the satellite was monitored during integration and test phases, and in particular during long duration thermal vacuum tests.