On board electronic devices safety subject to high frequency electromagnetic radiation effects

• Published in: Acta astronautica Vol. 135; pp. 181 - 186
• Main Authors: Nikitin, V.F., Smirnov, N.N., Smirnova, M.N., Tyurenkova, V.V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elmsford Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Aerospace environments; Conductors; Devices; Electromagnetic; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic radiation; Electromagnetism; Electronic; Electronic devices; High frequency; Onboard; Radiation; Radiation effects; Safety; Spacecraft; Spacecraft construction materials; Spacecraft shielding; Electromagnetic; Electronic; Safety; Devices; High frequency; Radiation
• ISSN: 0094-5765; 1879-2030
• DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.09.012

Spacecraft on board electronic devices are subjected to the effects of Space environment, in particular, electromagnetic radiation. The weight limitations for spacecraft pose an important material and structures problem: developing effective protection for on board electronic devices from high frequency electromagnetic radiation. In the present paper the problem of the effect of external high frequency electromagnetic field on electronic devices shielding located on orbital platforms is investigated theoretically. It is demonstrated that the characteristic time for the unsteady stage of the process is negligibly small as compared with characteristic time of electromagnetic field diffusion into a conductor for the studied range of governing parameters. A system of governing material parameters is distinguished, which contribute to protecting electronic devices from induced electrical currents. •Effect of high frequency electromagnetic field on electronic devices is studied.•Shielding concepts are discussed.•Effects of being located on orbital platforms are revealed in theoretical studies.•The methodize for evaluating depth of field penetration is developed.•Joule heating of conducting cover is studied.