The invention relates to a system for in-orbit propulsion via floating conductive tethers loaded in a spacecraft (1), comprising two sets of electro-dynamic conductive tethers (2, 3), respectively connected to each of the two poles (4, 5) of a source (6) for generating electrical power, and wherein each set is formed by at least one conductive tether. In the presence of plasma and a magnetic field, such as in the ionosphere of the earth, an electrical current flows naturally along the conductive tethers. A Lorentz force is generated over the tethers via the interaction of the magnetic field with said current. Said force can be used to control the orbit of the spacecraft (1), varying the same in terms of direction and magnitude by means of the electrical power-generating source (6), thereby permitting the modification of the intensity and direction of the current along the tethers.
Sistema de propulsión en órbita por medio de cables conductores flotantes
2017-02-22
Patent
Electronic Resource
Spanish
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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