System and method for protection of spacecraft electronics
US9838005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H5/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for protecting an electronics module on a spacecraft in space are described. The system includes a non-radiation hardened electronics module electrically connected to a power supply, with a switch connected between the power supply and the electronics module. The switch can disconnect the electronics module from the power supply in response to an event signal. A sensor which is capable of detecting a solar proton event is connected to the switch. The sensor emits the event signal upon detection of the solar proton event.
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