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12-cm magneto-electrostatic containment argon/xenon ion source developmentThe original 12 cm hexagonal magneto-electrostatic containment (MESC) discharge chamber described by Moore in 1969 has been optimized for argon and xenon operation. Argon mass utilization efficiencies of 65 to 77 percent were achieved at keeper-plus-main discharge energy consumptions of 244 to 422 eV/ion respectively. Xenon performance of 85 to 96 percent mass utilization were realized at 203 to 350 eV/ion. The paper discusses the optimization process and test results.
Document ID
19780048847
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ramsey, W. D. (Xerox Electro-Optical Systems Pasadena, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1978
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 78-681
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Electric Propulsion Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: US
Start Date: April 25, 1978
End Date: April 27, 1978
Sponsors: Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
78A32756
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-20393
Distribution Limits
Public
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