Hey Graham--
Make sure not to use the "UV resistant" monofiliment fishing line. If I remember correctly, we had a hard time finding non-UV proof fishing line in our local stores when we were trying different antenna tying methods for our CubeSats.
Later! -- Bryan Klofas, KF6ZEO
Graham Shirville wrote:
Hi all,
I think this is a new one!
It has been suggested that the nylon "fishing line" that is sometime used on space craft to retain a deployable item like an antenna or sensor will decay quickly in space due to radiation and out gassing destroying its structure.
This might mean that the usual "hot" knife type cutter system could be redundant if quick release is not a mission requirement.
Does anyone have any data on this or know if any research has been done?
thanks
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