Atomic oxygen erosion on space materials in LEO environment and protection methods

Jiu Li Sun, Qiu Yu Zhang, Jin Hua Liu, Yong Gang Hou

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Abstract

The atomic oxygen (AO) in the low earth orbit (LEO) environment is being paid attention recently. This article describes the AO erosion on space materials and methods of ground simulation of AO erosion. The protection measures against AO erosion are reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)631-635
Number of pages5
JournalCorrosion and Protection
Volume31
Issue number8
StatePublished - Aug 2010

Keywords

  • Atomic oxygen (AO)
  • Ground simulation
  • Low earth orbit (LEO)

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