@inproceedings{be3aa24a27b24a069d2228a7e4610721,
title = "Indium tin oxide coverings on solar panels for plasma-Spacecraft connection",
abstract = "Via ground-based experiments, we were able to determine the I-V characteristic of indium tin oxide-coated glass in a simulated low Earth environment. We achieved a passive plasma contact by biasing a planar surface coated in a thin layer of indium tin oxide. We found that a thin layer of indium tin oxide-coated glass can facilitate current collection comparable to gold plating (order of magnitude) for the tested voltage range. This coated glass can also be used to cover solar panels, thus allowing a small spacecraft's limited surface area to serve a dual purpose.",
author = "McTernan, {Jesse K.} and Brubaker, {Timothy R.} and Bilen, {Sven G.}",
year = "2013",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1109/PVSC.2013.6745059",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781479932993",
series = "Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "2821--2826",
booktitle = "39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2013",
address = "United States",
note = "39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2013 ; Conference date: 16-06-2013 Through 21-06-2013",
}