Optimization of a SQUID system for space.

Authors :: Lockhart, J.M.
Muhlfelder, B.
Gutt, G.M.
Luo, M.
Clappier, R.C.
McGinnis, T.R.
Smith, G.R.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. 1997, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p2534-2537. 4p.
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: We have optimized a sensitive SQUID measurement system for use in a space flight experiment in the presence of significant interference from other sub-systems and the perturbing effects of EMI and thermal fluctuations. We will describe developments including a sapphire carrier for the SQUID chip, a precision temperature controller for the SQUID, control electronics with high bandwidth and enhanced thermal stability, and special shielding and filtering techniques used to increase EMI resistance. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]