What does AO stand for?

Atomic Oxygen

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The colorless, organic/inorganic nanocomposite transparent polyimide material is highly resistant to solar radiation and atomic oxygen erosion, making it a possible lightweight alternative for glass that is used in space photovoltaic arrays in low earth orbit and in other space applications.

United States: NeXolve's CORIN(R) XLS Polymer Product Used in Space ...

This leads to the formation of active species, such as atomic oxygen, ozone, and free radicals--hydroxyl, superoxide and nitrogen oxides.

Remote plasma reactor reduces pathogen levels on fresh produce

The reactive oxygen resulted from a dissociation of molecular oxygen in atomic oxygen has high affinity for different organic molecules, increasing their potential for oxidation, which can affect proteins structure, causes local inflammation and initiates several unfavorable skin cell reactions.

The Protection Against Solar UV Rays Is not a Fairy Tale !

Atomic oxygen reacts with the carbon-based materials, turning them into carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water.

Atomic oxygen removes soot from paintings

Atomic oxygen attacks the tissues of the lungs at the molecular level, disrupting chemical bonds.

Trees and volcanoes cause smog! (More myths from the "Wise Use" ...

NeXolve's CORIN[R] XLS Polymer Product Used in Space Applications ...

According to ex-NASA astronaut Thomas Jones, a veteran of three spacewalks, the odor could stem from atomic oxygen that clings to spacesuit fabric.

Smell of space is funny, say Discovery pilots

This is because the molecules responsible for the visible light show on Earth molecular and atomic oxygen and molecular nitrogen are not abundant enough in the martian atmosphere.

India: Mars Express observes aurorae on the red planet