Practice - Space and Harsh Environment Applications
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Practice Questions
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What does MEMS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what smaller components are often integrated in these systems.
Name one application of MEMS in space.
💡 Hint: Consider propulsion systems used in satellites.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a key challenge for MEMS devices in space?
💡 Hint: Think about the extreme conditions that spacecraft experience.
True or False: Microthrusters are used to control the position and orientation of spacecraft.
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if a satellite drifted off course.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a new design for a MEMS device that could function effectively in a harsh space environment, considering aspects like material selection and packaging.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials can be selected based on their resistance to temperature and radiation.
Analyze the impact of radiation on MEMS devices. How would you mitigate the effects of radiation on these devices?
💡 Hint: Consider the ways materials can be enhanced to resist natural environmental stressors.
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