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MPD thruster application studyDevelopmental considerations for the magneto-plasma-dynamic (MPD) thruster are defined. General characteristics of an MPD engine are compared to those of chemical propulsion and ion bombardment engines and performance criteria which are mission specific are examined. Requirements for thruster ground testing facilities are discussed and the utilization of the space shuttle for an orbital flight test is addressed.
Document ID
19810018655
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-164581
JPL-9950-563
Report Number: NASA-CR-164581
Report Number: JPL-9950-563
Accession Number
81N27193
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-955842
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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