NASA NTRS · 19890034397
Pulsed electron beam emission in space
Abstract
During the Spacelab-2 mission of July 1985, electron beams (1 keV, 50-150 mA) pulsed at ELF and VLF frequencies were emitted from the Space Shuttle Orbiter. The wave fields generated by the beam were monitored by a Plasma Diagnostics Package which was released as a free-flying subsatellite during a six hour period. Measurements of the Orbiter potential and the return current during beam emissions were obtained from a Charge and Current Probe mounted in the payload bay.
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Neubert, T., Hawkins, J. G., Reeves, G. D, Banks, P. M., Bush, R. I. 1988-01-01. Pulsed electron beam emission in space. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890034397
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