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Apr 26, 2012
Using Triboluminescent Impacts of ZnS: Mn as an Impact Detection Sensor for Spacecraft
Authors: R. S. Fontenot, W. A. Hollerman [email protected], M. S. Steuart, and B. M. Broussard [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Earth and Space 2010: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
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The emission of light due to crystal fracture, or triboluminescence (TL), is a phenomenon that has been known for centuries. Last year, research began to capture the total light yield and duration of a ballistic impact containing ZnS:Mn. Using a 9 mm and 30 caliber firearm, Celestron spotting scope, Samsung video camera, and Ocean Optics S2000 spectrometer, the TL light yield and duration was measured. The data indicates that it is possible to determine the number of impacts hitting a target. In addition, there appears to no statistical energy dependence in TL light duration. TL and related technologies show significant potential for use as the active element in spacecraft and space habitat impact sensors.
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Earth and Space 2010: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Pages: 2560 - 2567
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© 2010 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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R. S. Fontenot
Department of Physics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P.O. Box 44210, Lafayette, LA 70504
Department of Physics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P.O. Box 44210, Lafayette, LA 70504. E-mail: [email protected]
M. S. Steuart
Department of Physics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P.O. Box 44210, Lafayette, LA 70504
BMB Discount Guns, Ammunition, and Supplies, 311 West Milton Avenue, Milton, LA 70558. E-mail: [email protected]
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