Introduction to Residual Gas Analysis (RGA)
Explore the source record for details and available documents.
SEARCH · Search NASA
Search indexed NASA NTRS and DOE OSTI research on propulsion, heat transfer, battery materials and energy systems. Follow report and document links to the original sources.
Quote a phrase for an exact phrase match. Source license links do not imply unrestricted reuse.
Explore the source record for details and available documents.
Spacecraft hardware thermal vacuum exposures and bakeouts have been used for years to reduce molecular outgassing to limit contamination to critical optics and sensors on-ground and in orbit. This presentation will discuss lessons learned and vacuum procedural techniques to make the most of your vacuum time. Quartz Crystal Microbalances (QCMs) and Residue Gas Analyzers (RGA) are 2 devices that help track molecular outgassing and examples will be shown on how to use them for your analytical benefit.