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Characterization of advanced electric propulsion systemsCharacteristic parameters of several advanced electric propulsion systems are evaluated and compared. The propulsion systems studied are mass driver, rail gun, argon MPD thruster, hydrogen free radical thruster and mercury electron bombardment ion engine. Overall, ion engines have somewhat better characteristics as compared to the other electric propulsion systems.
Document ID
19820051548
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ray, P. K. (Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1982
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 82-1246
Report Number: AIAA PAPER 82-1246
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Cleveland, OH
Start Date: June 21, 1982
End Date: June 23, 1982
Sponsors: AIAA, SAE, and ASME
Accession Number
82A35083
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-76
Distribution Limits
Public
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