Development of an Experimental Instrumentation Dedicated to ESD Testing and Measurement on Nanosatellites

Electrostatic discharges (ESDs) are known to be responsible for satellites anomalies during radiation belts disturbances. Few analyses have been performed so far on nanosatellites however. Ground testing is the most convenient method to evaluate spacecraft charging and its related effects in terms of ESDs and electromagnetic coupling (EMC). This article presents an experimental instrumentation that is fully possible to adapt and embed on nanosatellite mockups.