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An Overview of Electrodynamic Tether Performance in the Jovian SystemThe Jovian magnetosphere with its strong magnetic field and the rapid rotation of the planet present new opportunities and challenges for the use of electrodynamic tethers. An overview of the basic plasma physics properties of an electrodynamic tether moving through the Jovian magnetosphere is examined. Tether use for both propulsion and power generation are considered. Close to the planet, tether propulsive forces are found to be as high as 50 Newtons and power levels as high as 1 million Watts.
Document ID
19980202366
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
D L Gallagher (Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, United States)
F Bagenal (University of Colorado, Boulder)
J Moore (Spectra Research Systems, Inc. Huntsville, AL United States)
L Johnson (Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, United States)
Date Acquired
August 18, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Publication Information
Publication: Tether Technology Interchange Meeting
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA/CP-1998-206900
Meeting Information
Meeting: Tether Technology Interchange Meeting
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: US
Start Date: September 9, 1997
End Date: September 10, 1997
Sponsors: Marshall Space Flight Center
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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