FLUXAVG

Description:

Predicts direct Atomic Oxygen flux to spacecraft surface. Uses density prediction from MSIS86 and accounts for thermal velocity distribution and co-rotation of the atmosphere.

Additional Information:

Language: FORTRAN

Operating System: Sun OS, UNIX

Hardware Requirements:

Availability:

• Maintenance/ Upgrades: No
• Source Code: Yes
• Cost: Yes
• Distribution: Tape
• Manuals: Yes
• Training: No

Input Description: Period of flight, orientation of satellite surfaces with respect to ram direction, solar flux over period of mission, orbit parameters file.

Output Format: Text file output of atomic oxygen to spacecraft surfaces.

Verification/ Validation: Verified by comparing predicted results of independent calculations of LDEF.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Gary Pippin
The Boeing Company
Seattle, WA  98124

Phone:  425-234-7959
E-Mail: harold.g.pippin@boeing.com