Physics of Satellite Surface Charging: Causes, Effects, and Applications

This book will explore the fundamentals of spacecraft charging: why it occurs, when it occurs, where it occurs, how to measure it, and its side effects. It will discuss state-of-the-art spacecraft charging technologies, which will be explained in detail and with pedagogical emphasis. Exercises for further learning will be included to facilitate a deeper understanding of the material.

It will be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to researchers working i...