Methodology for Assessing the Suitability of LED Components for Use in Aerospace Systems Based on Regulatory Documents

The paper presents a method for documenting the suitability of LED light sources for use in aerospace systems. The aim of the study was to develop a reproducible procedure that would allow informed decisions to be made about the suitability of components in conditions where laboratory testing facilities are limited. The proposed methodology is based on a systematic analysis of product specifi cations, test reports, and available technical materials, which are converted into a unifi ed system of standardized assessments for key control areas. Using the example of an ultraviolet LED, it is shown that the proposed approach allows for the consideration of thermal, optical, mechanical, vacuum, and radiation factors of the mission profi le and the formation of an assessment of the applicability of a component without conducting a full range of specialized qualifi cation tests. The developed methodology can be used to improve the effi ciency of quality control and acceptance procedures for solid-state light sources in small spacecraft missions.