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Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes in Space Applications

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Applications of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes

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The space environment around the earth is exceptionally complex and has a significant impact on the lifetime and performance of any orbiting satellite. At least six factors influence the satellite: atomic oxygen (AO), electrons and protons trapped in the earth’s magnetic field, solar flare protons, solar radiation, thermal cycling resulting from the passage of the spacecraft through the Earth’s shadow, and debris.

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  1. Space Research Institute, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849-5320, USA

    Henry W. Brandhorst Jr (Director)

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Brandhorst, H.W. (2011). Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes in Space Applications. In: Hartmann-Thompson, C. (eds) Applications of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes. Advances in Silicon Science, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3787-9_8

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