Preliminary tests of the electrostatic plasma accelerator

G. Aston; T. Acker

doi:10.2514/6.1990-2596

Preliminary tests of the electrostatic plasma accelerator

G. Aston, T. Acker

Mechanical Engineering

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This report describes the results of a program to verify an electrostatic plasma acceleration concept and to identify those parameters most important in optimizing an Electrostatic Plasma Accelerator (EPA) thruster based upon this thrust mechanism. Preliminary performance measurements of thrust, specific impulse and efficiency were obtained using a unique plasma exhaust momentum probe. Reliable EPA thruster operation was achieved using one power supply.

Original language	English (US)
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1990-2596
State	Published - 1990
Event	AlAA/DGLR/JSASS 21st International Electric Propulsion Conference, 1990 - Orlando, United States Duration: Jul 18 1990 → Jul 20 1990

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Other	AlAA/DGLR/JSASS 21st International Electric Propulsion Conference, 1990
Country/Territory	United States
City	Orlando
Period	7/18/90 → 7/20/90

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