NASA NTRS · 19850042521
Dielectric material in the space environment
Abstract
The irradiation encountered in space environments causes high insulation materials to discharge, either through electrical breakdown or surface voltage effect mechanisms. Attention is presently given to polymers which, serving as 'leaky' insulators, avoid this problem by means of conduction mechanisms that are acceptable in space applications. The class of conductive polymers encompasses polyvinylcarbazole, polyacrylonitrile, Kapton, and polythiazil. A testing procedure useful in the qualification of such polymers is outlined.
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Frederickson, A. R., Wall, J. A., Cotts, D. B., Bouquet, F. L.. 1985-04-01. Dielectric material in the space environment. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850042521
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