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Experimental and analytical evaluation of ion thruster/spacecraft interactionsStudies were conducted to both identify the environment produced by ion thrusters and to assess the interaction of this environment on a typical spacecraft and typical science instruments. Spacecraft charging and the charge exchange that accompanies it is discussed in detail. Electromagnetic interference was characterized for ion engines. The electromagnetic compatibility of ion thrusters with spacecraft instruments was determined. The effects of ion thruster plumes on spacecraft were studied with particular emphasis on external surface currents.
Document ID
19810008609
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Carruth, M. R., Jr. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 15, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
JPL-PUB-80-92
NASA-CR-163975
Accession Number
81N17129
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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