A new electrostatic thruster technology is under development at the University of Michigan using nanoparticles as propellant with micro‐ and nano‐electromechanical systems. Termed the nanoparticle field extraction thruster (nanoFET), this highly integrated propulsion concept is a high efficiency, variable specific impulse engine type that can be readily scalable for a large range of future space science and exploration missions.
Nanoparticle Electric Propulsion for Space Exploration
SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL FORUM-STAIF 2007: 11th Conf Thermophys.Applic.in Micrograv.; 24th Symp Space Nucl.Pwr.Propulsion; 5th Conf Hum/Robotic Techn & Vision Space Explor.; 5th Symp Space Coloniz.; 4th Symp New Frontrs & Future Con ; 2007 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 880 , 1 ; 787-794
30.01.2007
8 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Nanoparticle Electric Propulsion for Space Exploration
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