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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 Paper
Authors
Gallagher, D. L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Bagenal, F. (Colorado Univ. Boulder, CO United States)
Moore, J. (Spectra Research Systems, Inc. Huntsville, AL United States)
Johnson, L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 18, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Publication Information
Publication: Tether Technology Interchange Meeting
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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