Power processing technology for spacecraft primary ion propulsionAdvanced technologies developed in support of Ion Propulsion power processing, including the power circuitry portion of the Series L-C Resonant Inverter, Beam Supply, power components, packaging and heat pipe cooling of the 30 cm Ion Engine Power Processor are described. Both the transistorized and SCR versions of the Series L-C Resonant Inverter Beam Supply are discussed. A BIMOD Ion Thruster/Power Processor Prototype Assembly is undergoing environmental and life testing. These advanced technologies can be applied advantageously to other applications of future high power space power processing equipment.
Document ID
19800064095
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Biess, J. J. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Inouye, L. Y. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, Calif., United States)
Frye, R. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)