Hall-effect thrusters for deep-space missions: A review
For several decades, Hall-effect thrusters (HETs) are being used in several applications,
such as orbiting satellites, deep space missions, etc. This article studies the effect of several …
such as orbiting satellites, deep space missions, etc. This article studies the effect of several …
Future directions for electric propulsion research
E Dale, B Jorns, A Gallimore - Aerospace, 2020 - mdpi.com
The research challenges for electric propulsion technologies are examined in the context of
s-curve development cycles. It is shown that the need for research is driven both by the …
s-curve development cycles. It is shown that the need for research is driven both by the …
Recommended practice for use of Faraday probes in electric propulsion testing
DL Brown, MLR Walker, J Szabo, W Huang… - Journal of Propulsion …, 2017 - arc.aiaa.org
Faraday probes are a common plasma diagnostic used to determine the local ion charge
flux of electric propulsion plumes. Standard practices, guidelines, and recommendations are …
flux of electric propulsion plumes. Standard practices, guidelines, and recommendations are …
[PDF][PDF] A review of facility effects on Hall effect thrusters
D Byers, JW Dankanich - 31st International Electric Propulsion …, 2009 - electricrocket.org
I. Introduction all Effect Thrusters (HETs) are being used [1-3] for in-space propulsion
functions on commercial and other Western European, Russian, and United States …
functions on commercial and other Western European, Russian, and United States …
[图书][B] The influence of neutral flow rate in the operation of Hall thrusters
BM Reid - 2009 - search.proquest.com
Neutral flow dynamics in Hall thrusters are not often regarded as a critical aspect that
controls thruster operation and discharge channel physics. This dissertation, combined with …
controls thruster operation and discharge channel physics. This dissertation, combined with …
Nasa's Hermes hall thruster electrical configuration characterization
PY Peterson, H Kamhawi, W Huang… - 52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE …, 2016 - arc.aiaa.org
The NASA Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding (HERMeS) 12.5 kW Technology
Demonstration Unit-1 (TDU-1) Hall thruster has been the subject of extensive technology …
Demonstration Unit-1 (TDU-1) Hall thruster has been the subject of extensive technology …
Background pressure effects on ion dynamics in a low-power magnetic nozzle thruster
The effect of background neutral density on the ion acceleration region of a magnetic nozzle
thruster is investigated through a combination of theoretical models and experiment. Ion …
thruster is investigated through a combination of theoretical models and experiment. Ion …
Background pressure effects on ion velocity distributions in an SPT-100 Hall thruster
N MacDonald-Tenenbaum, Q Pratt, M Nakles… - Journal of Propulsion …, 2019 - arc.aiaa.org
Increased background pressure in vacuum chamber test facilities as compared to on-orbit
operation has been shown to influence the operation of electric propulsion devices such as …
operation has been shown to influence the operation of electric propulsion devices such as …
Finite pressure effects in magnetically shielded Hall thrusters
RR Hofer, JR Anderson - 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion …, 2014 - arc.aiaa.org
We describe the effects of finite pressure in a large vacuum facility on a magnetically
shielded Hall thruster using internally and externally mounted cathodes. A numerical model …
shielded Hall thruster using internally and externally mounted cathodes. A numerical model …
Effects of internally mounted cathodes on Hall thruster plume properties
The effects of cathode position on the operation and plume properties of an 8-kW Hall
thruster are discussed. Thruster operation was investigated at operating conditions ranging …
thruster are discussed. Thruster operation was investigated at operating conditions ranging …