Laser ablative propulsion (LAP) is a useful technology in the launching of micro‐satellites and in carrying out mid‐orbit corrections. The thrust generated by a laser pulse is characterized in terms of momentum coupling coefficient. In this paper, we propose a simple experimental method to measure the momentum coupling coefficient (Cm) in ambient conditions. Cm for Al has been found to be equal to 12.7 dyn‐s/J while for water it is 88 dyn‐s/J. Results obtained for Al agree with the theoretical calculations.
Optimization of Laser Ablative Propulsion Parameters: A Proposal
BEAMED ENERGY PROPULSION: First International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion ; 2002 ; Huntsville, Alabama (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 664 , 1 ; 251-256
14.05.2003
6 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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