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Test facilities for high power electric propulsionElectric propulsion has applications for orbit raising, maneuvering of large space systems, and interplanetary missions. These missions involve propulsion power levels from tenths to tens of megawatts, depending upon the application. General facility requirements for testing high power electric propulsion at the component and thrust systems level are defined. The characteristics and pumping capabilities of many large vacuum chambers in the United States are reviewed and compared with the requirements for high-power electric-propulsion testing.
Document ID
19910067773
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sovey, James S.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Vetrone, Robert H.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Grisnik, Stanley P.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Myers, Roger M.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Parkes, James E.
(NASA Lewis Research Center; Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1991
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 91-3499
Accession Number
91A52396
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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