Characterization of advanced electric propulsion systemsCharacteristic parameters of several advanced electric propulsion systems are evaluated and compared. The propulsion systems studied are mass driver, rail gun, argon MPD thruster, hydrogen free radical thruster and mercury electron bombardment ion engine. Overall, ion engines have somewhat better characteristics as compared to the other electric propulsion systems.
Document ID
19820051548
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ray, P. K. (Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, AL, United States)