The payload characteristics of geocentric missions which utilize electron bombardment ion thruster systems are discussed. A baseline LEO to GEO orbit transfer mission was selected to describe the payload capabilities. The impacts on payloads of both mission parameters and electric propulsion technology options were evaluated. The characteristics of the electric propulsion thrust system and the power requirements were specified in order to predict payload mass. This was completed by utilizing a previously developed methodology which provides a detailed thrust system description after the final mass on orbit, the thrusting time, and the specific impulse are specified. The impact on payloads of total mass in LEO, thrusting time, propellant type, specific impulse, and power source characteristics was evaluated.


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    Titel :

    Upper Stages Utilizing Electric Propulsion


    Beteiligte:
    D. C. Byers (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1980


    Format / Umfang :

    21 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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