The technology development of the 30 centimeter J series mercury ion thruster for prime propulsion application in solar electric propulsion systems is described. Thruster design is reviewed. A standardized set of test and data recording procedures formulated to allow for the characterization of the J series thruster is described. Characteristics measured are the magnetic baffle characterization, the neutralizer characterization, perveance, the minimum eV/ion measurement, and the electrical and propellant utilization efficiency measurements. Test results are presented.
Characteristics of 30-Centimeter Mercury Ion Thrusters
1981
24 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters
NTRS | 1981
|Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters
AIAA | 1981
|Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters
NTRS | 1981
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