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Yoni
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- Are induced currents of any concern in a satellites mission?
A satellite in an orbit around Earth can be subjected to a changing magnetic field (due to eccentricity or angle of orbit or both) which can induce currents on its envelope.
Are these currents negligible or are they of any concern to engineers?
Also, as I understand it, the satellites high speed movement inside Earth's magnetic field would induce an electric dipole moment in the satellite (perpendicular to it's movement and external magnetic field). How would this dipole affect the satellite? Can it protect the circuits from solar flares? What if two vessels in contact detach, can they remain charged?
Are these currents negligible or are they of any concern to engineers?
Also, as I understand it, the satellites high speed movement inside Earth's magnetic field would induce an electric dipole moment in the satellite (perpendicular to it's movement and external magnetic field). How would this dipole affect the satellite? Can it protect the circuits from solar flares? What if two vessels in contact detach, can they remain charged?