Low thrust propulsion system effects on communication satellites.Choice of type and placement of thrusters on spacecraft (s/c) should include consideration of their effects on other subsystems. Models are presented of the exhaust plumes of mercury, cesium, colloid, hydrazine, ammonia, and Teflon rockets. Effects arising from plume impingement on s/c surfaces, radio frequency interference, optical interference, and earth environmental contamination are discussed. Some constraints arise in the placement of mercury, cesium, and Teflon thrusters. Few problems exist with other thruster types, nor is earth contamination a problem.
Document ID
19720045315
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hall, D. F. (TRW Systems Group Redondo Beach, Calif., United States)
Lyon, W. C. (Nuclear Battery Corp. Columbia, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1972
Subject Category
Propulsion Systems
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 72-519
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Communications Satellite Systems Conference
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: April 24, 1972
End Date: April 26, 1972
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics