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Model of hollow cathode operation and life limiting mechanismsIn this paper we apply results from the extensive traveling wave tube vacuum barium impregnated cathode literature to the hollow cathodes used in ion thrusters. We show that the observed space station cathode life is in general agreement with published barium evaporation rates.
Document ID
20060028595
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/6401
Authors
Katz, I.
Anderson, J. R.
Polk, J. E.
Goebel, D. M.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
March 17, 2003
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
hollow cathodes

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