Electron bombardment propulsion system characteristics for large space systems

Autor:	V. K. Rawlin, D. C. Byers
Rok vydání:	1976
Předmět:	Propellant Spacecraft propulsion Ion thruster Chemistry business.industry Thrust Propulsion Physics::Plasma Physics Physics::Space Physics Performance prediction Specific impulse Aerospace engineering business Power density
Zdroj:	12th International Electric Propulsion Conference.
DOI:	10.2514/6.1976-1039
Popis:	The results of an anlaysis of electron bombardment ion propulsion systems for use in the transportation and on-orbit operations of large space systems are presented. 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 were performed. Projections of expected thruster performance on argon are presented based on identified constraints which limit the achievable thrust and/or power density of bombardment thrusters. System characteristics are then evaluated as a function of thruster diameter and specific impulse.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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