Vacuum Chamber Construction and Contamination Study of a Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster

The micro pulsed plasma thruster (micro-PPT) is a simple and versatile electric thruster capable of performing multiple missions, from precise attitude control on standard satellites to primary propulsion for nanosatellites. In order to fill this role as both industry and government move toward utilizing smaller satellites, micro-PPTs first need to be thoroughly tested on the ground. This study examines the deposition profile and rate of particle emission from the thruster so that satellite designers understand any potential contamination issues with sensitive instruments and solar panels.

Author: Jacob H. Debevec
Publisher: Biblioscholar
Published: 10/17/2012
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9781249829607

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