Thrust measurements of the ferroelectric plasma thruster

被引：14
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作者：
Kemp, Mark A. [1 ]
Kovaleski, Scott D. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Missouri, Dept Elect & Comp Engn, Columbia, MO 65203 USA
来源：
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE | 2008年 / 36卷 / 02期
关键词：
ferroelectricity; micropropulsion; microthrusters; thrust stands;
D O I：
10.1109/TPS.2008.917949
中图分类号：
O35 [流体力学]; O53 [等离子体物理学];
学科分类号：
070204 ; 080103 ; 080704 ;
摘要：
This paper details the calculation and measurement of average thrust in the ferroelectric plasma thruster. The effect of applied voltage on thrust is evaluated. In addition, the construction and calibration of a pulsed thrust stand is presented. Characteristics of the thruster include an average power of 6 W, thrust of 68-87 mu N, calculated specific impulse of 1450 s, and a thruster mass of 5.7 g. Additional benefits of the thruster include impulse bits less than 1 nN . s, only one power supply needed for operation, and the ability to emit both electrons and ions.
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页码：356 / 362
页数：7
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