Performance characterization of a low power hydrazine arcjetHydrazine arcjets, which offer substantial performance advantages over alternatives in geosynchronous satellite stationkeeping applications, have undergone startup, materials compatibility, lifetime, and power conditioning unit design issues. Devices in the 1000-3000 W output range have been characterized for several different electrode configurations. Constrictor length and diameter, electrode gap setting, and vortex strength have been parametrically studied in order to ascertain the influence of each on specific impulse and efficiency; specific impulse levels greater than 700 sec have been achieved.
Document ID
19870052360
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Knowles, S. C. (Rocket Research Corp. Redmond, WA, United States)
Smith, W. W. (Rocket Research Co. Redmond, WA, United States)
Curran, F. M. (Rocket Research Corp. Redmond, WA, United States)
Haag, T. W. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)