Protection of Space Materials from the Space Environment

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Acknowledgements. Introduction. Organizing Committee. Section A: AO/VUV Effects, Evaluation and Modeling. 1. Monte Carlo Computational Modeling of the Energy Dependence of Atomic Oxygen Undercutting of Protected Polymers B.A. Banks, et al. 2. Dynamics of Atomic-Oxygen-Induced Degradation of Materials T.K. Minton, et al. 3. Generalization of the Predictive Model of Erosion of Carbon-Based Materials by Atomic Oxygen J.I. Kleiman, et al. 4. Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Characterization of Polymers Modified by Atomic Oxygen and Ultraviolet Radiation C.L. Bungay, et al. 5. Effect of Atomic Oxygen Exposures on the Tribological Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide Lubricants M. Tagawa, et al. 6. Influence of Shielding Upon the Structure and Properties of Polymer Composite Materials, Exposed on the Surface of the Mir Orbital Complex O.V. Startsev, et al. 7. Cleanliness Support of Vehicle Fairings for Spacecraft V. Sitalo, V. Tikhiy. 8. In situ XPS Studies of Kapton Exposed to 5 eV Atomic Oxygen E. Grossman, et al. Section B: Instrumentation, Sensors, New Technologies. 9. A Low Cost, Lightweight Reusable Sensor for Atomic Oxygen Detection J.J. Osborne, et al. 10. Large-Scale ECR-CVD Preparation of Integrated Thin-Film Structures for Space Applications R.V. Kruzelecky, et al. 11. Non-Silicone Inorganic Polymer-Based Coatings for Atomic Oxygen Protection in LEO - Part 2 E. Poire, et al. 12. Research Aspects of Scaling Up the Implantox Technology for Protection of Polymers in Space Z.A. Iskanderova, et al. Section C: ThermalControl in LEO. 13. A Comparison of Space and Ground-Based Facility Environmental Effects for FEP Teflon S.K. Rutledge, et al. 14. Evaluation of Low Earth Orbit Environmental Effects on International Space Station Thermal Control Materials J.A. Dever, et al. 15. Some Aspects of the Degradation of FEP Teflon Material Under the Action of VUV, the Sun and Ground Test VUV Facilities A. Milintchouk, M. Van Eesbeek. 16. Evaluation of COF MDPS Chromic Acid Anodization in LEO Environment C. Acket, et al. 17. A Database for the Selection of Surfaces and Materials for Space and Ground-based Applications S.H. McCall, et al. 18. Thermal Control Materials and Coatings Currently Being Developed in France for Use in Low Earth Orbit F. Guerard, J.C. Guillaumon. 19. Modification of Thermal Control Paints by Photosil (TM) Technology J.I. Kleiman, et al. Section D: Charged Particles/Soft X-Rays/Meteoroids/Thermal Cycling. 20. Simulated Solar Flare X-Ray and Thermal Cycling Durability Evaluation of HST Thermal Control Candidate Replacement Materials K.K. de Groh, et al. 21. Radiation-Induced Effects in SiO2 Protective Coatings on Polymeric Spacecraft Materials C. Coia, et al. 22. Influence of Electron and Proton Fluxes on Optical Properties of Protective Enamel S.N. Skovorod'ko, et al. 23. Meteoroid Hazard in the LEO Space Environment Y.S. Yatskiv, et al. 24. Characterizing the Annual Meteoroid Streams M. Beech. 25. Oxidation Kinetics of VB Group Metals by Atomic and Molecular Oxygen A.G. Gusakov, et al. 26.