Complex Simulation of Characteristics of Ageing of Polymer Materials

A method of estimation of ageing (change of the physical properties complex) of polymer materials influenced by a factor of the space - solar radiation is considered. The basis for this method is simulation of kinetic processes of change of the polymer chemical structure, that determines all complex of physical properties of the material, under effect of the Sun radiation or the simulation facility based on the gas discharge sources of radiation. The selection of a parameter characterizing the chemical structure change is substantiated. The applicability of various kinds of radiation sources allowing the technical implementation of the proposed method is analyzed.