Critical Elements of Electron-Bombardment Propulsion for Large Space Systems

Autor:	David C. Byers, V. K. Rawlin
Rok vydání:	1977
Předmět:	Physics Propellant Ion thruster business.industry In-space propulsion technologies Aerospace Engineering Thrust Propulsion Physics::Plasma Physics Space and Planetary Science Physics::Space Physics Limit (music) Specific impulse Aerospace engineering business Power density
Zdroj:	Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 14:648-654
ISSN:	1533-6794 0022-4650
DOI:	10.2514/3.57246
Popis:	Presented are the results of an analysis of some critical elements of electron-bombardment ion propulsion systems for use in the transportation and on-orbit operations of large space systems. Using baseline technology from the ongoing primary propulsion program and other sources, preliminary estimates of the expected characteristics of key system elements such as thrusters and propellant storage systems have been performed. Projections of expected thruster performance on argon are presented based on identified constraints that limit the achievable thrust and/or power density of bombardment thrusters. Some system characteristics are then evaluated as a function of thruster diameter and specific impulse.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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