Ignition mechanism in ablative pulsed plasma thrusters with coaxial semiconductor spark plugs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.06.027
Abstract: Abstract Ignition process, as the initiation of the entire discharge, plays an important role in ablative pulsed plasma thrusters. While spark plug exactly how initiate discharge is achieved is still under review. This study did… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thrusters; ablative pulsed; ignition mechanism; discharge ... See more keywords
A brief review of alternative propellants and requirements for pulsed plasma thrusters in micropropulsion applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2020.03.024
Abstract: Abstract Technological miniaturization has enabled the development of small satellites weighing as little as 1 kg. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of suitable efficient micropropulsion systems at these scales. The pulsed plasma thruster is a… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thrusters; alternative propellants; small satellites; pulsed plasma ... See more keywords
Method for Measuring the Applied-Field Thrust Component of Plasma Thrusters
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DOI: 10.2514/1.b36488
Abstract: T HE thrust generated by plasma thrusters typically consists of several components, such as gasdynamic, self-field, and applied-field thrust components. Thrust stands generally measure the sum of such components. There is often a need to… read more here.
Keywords: field thrust; plasma thrusters; component; field ... See more keywords