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Review of carbon-based grid development activities for ion thrustersThe primary life-limiting mechanism for state-of-the-art ion thrusters is erosion of the accelerator grid by charge-exchange ions produced in the plume of the thruster. This paper reviews carbon-based grid development activities, specifically addressing grid manufacturing, optics performance, and launch and operational survivability.
Document ID
20060043490
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/38497
Authors
Snyder, John Steven
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 2003
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: 39th Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: July 20, 2003
End Date: July 23, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
arcing
vibration
review
fabrication
ion optics
carbon-carbon

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