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   Articles with "ion thruster" as a keyword



Performance characterization of a miniature microwave discharge ion thruster operated with water

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Acta Astronautica"

DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.12.031

Abstract: Abstract Fundamental characteristics of a microwave-discharge miniature ion thruster using water as a propellant, instead of the conventional xenon, are presented in this paper intended for future applications for CubeSats. Water has advantages in terms… read more here.

Keywords: ion thruster; microwave discharge; water; ion ... See more keywords

Research on the keeper electrode’s sputtering mechanism of the ion thruster

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "AIP Advances"

DOI: 10.1063/5.0050922

Abstract: Bombardment of the keeper electrode by high-energy ions limits the lifetime of the ion thruster. To investigate its sputtering mechanism, this paper established a two-dimensional simulation model and applied the Particle-In-Cell method to simulating the… read more here.

Keywords: keeper electrode; sputtering mechanism; ion thruster; electrode ... See more keywords

Design of high efficiency and high thrust grid system for ion thruster

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications"

DOI: 10.1080/09205071.2017.1349002

Abstract: Abstract Ion thruster is the most efficient population system of satellite to control its orbits in deep space. Total efficiency, thrust, and specific impulse are the key characterization parameters of an ion thruster which define… read more here.

Keywords: thrust; efficiency; total efficiency; ion thruster ... See more keywords

Numerical simulation study on low-power xenon radio-frequency ion thruster

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Plasma Sources Science and Technology"

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/adeec1

Abstract: The optimization design and accurate performance prediction of a radio frequency ion thruster require coupled analysis of the discharge chamber and grided acceleration. In this numerical simulation study, the three-dimensional grid structure is reduced to… read more here.

Keywords: field; ion thruster; simulation; ion ... See more keywords

Measurement and diagnosis of ion thruster plume using a mixed working medium

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Physica Scripta"

DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/adc4d9

Abstract: The use of CO2 to partially replace traditional propellants in electric propulsion (EP) offers cost-effectiveness and good performance. This study investigates the impact of CO2/Xe mixing ratios on Kaufman ion thruster plume characteristics through experiments.… read more here.

Keywords: thruster; thruster plume; ion; medium ... See more keywords

Evaluation of Ion Beam Behavior in 50 W Class RF Ion Thruster

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "International Journal of Aerospace Engineering"

DOI: 10.1155/2021/2847715

Abstract: Phenomenological behavior of ion beam acceleration through the grid system in 50 W class RF ion thruster has been investigated using PIC simulation and evaluated by experimental test using Faraday probe. Beam trajectory for various grid… read more here.

Keywords: ion beam; ion; ion thruster; class ion ... See more keywords
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Accelerator Grid Life Modeling of T6 Ion Thruster for BepiColombo

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Propulsion and Power"

DOI: 10.2514/1.b37938

Abstract: The T6 ion thruster is providing in-space propulsion for the BepiColombo mission, currently en route to Mercury. Simulations of the accelerator grid erosion during flight operation were carried out... read more here.

Keywords: grid life; accelerator grid; life modeling; ion thruster ... See more keywords

Analysis of Sputtering Yield Measurements for Ion Thruster Grid Materials

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "AIAA Journal"

DOI: 10.2514/1.j062331

Abstract: Grid assembly is one of the key components of an ion thruster and directly affects the performance and life of the thruster. The measurement of the sputtering yield of the grid assembly under ion beam… read more here.

Keywords: grid materials; yield measurements; sputtering yield; ion thruster ... See more keywords

Grid Deformation Real-Time Measurement System of Ion Thruster Based on Videometrics

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Applied Sciences"

DOI: 10.3390/app9091759

Abstract: In order to conduct high-precision measurement of the LIPS-300 ion thruster grid deformation in a vacuum, high-temperature, and plasma environment, a noncontact videometrics system using a telemicroscope was designed. Based on the captured image, the… read more here.

Keywords: system; deformation; grid deformation; ion thruster ... See more keywords