NASA NTRS · 19780010447
Semiconductor projectile impact detector
Abstract
A semiconductor projectile impact detector is described for use in determining micrometeorite presence, as well as its flux and energy comprising a photovoltaic cell which generates a voltage according to the light and heat emitted by the micrometeorites upon impact. A counter and peak amplitude measuring device were used to indicate the number of particules which strike the surface of the cell as well as the kinetic energy of each of the particles.
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Shriver, E. L.. 1977-10-25. Semiconductor projectile impact detector. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19780010447
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