Analysis of Dark Current in BRITE Nanostellite CCD Sensors

The BRightest Target Explorer (BRITE) is the pioneering nanosatellite mission dedicated for photometric observations of the brightest stars in the sky. The BRITE charge coupled device (CCD) sensors are poorly shielded against extensive flux of energetic particles which constantly induce defects in t...

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Main Author: Adam Popowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/2/479